Prince George's County public meetings in 2025

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a special meeting to interview 38 candidates for an at-large council vacancy that became effective December 22, 2025. The body will also convene in executive session to discuss the appointment process.

• Informational briefing on At-Large County Council vacancy
• Interviews for 38 candidates to fill the At-Large seat
• Executive session to discuss appointment process
• Public participation via eComment portal
• Meeting held virtually at Wayne K. Curry Administration Building

County Council

The council elected Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha as Chair and Council Member Eric Olson as Vice Chair for the 2026 legislative year, each by a 10‑aye vote. The consent agenda, including approval of the November 17 and November 18, 2025 council minutes, was adopted with an 11‑aye vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Krystal Oriadha elected Council Chair (10‑aye, Adams‑Stafford absent)
• Eric Olson elected Council Vice Chair (10‑aye, Adams‑Stafford absent)
• Consent agenda adopted (11‑aye)
• Approved November 17, 2025 council minutes
• Approved November 18, 2025 council minutes
• Meeting adjourned (11‑aye)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing three pending site plans for residential developments. The body will determine if any of these cases require further oral argument or final decision.

• DET-2024-005: Detailed Site Plan for 48 two-family dwelling units at Elder Oaks Boulevard
• DET-2024-020: Detailed Site Plan for 54 multifamily residential units at Penn Crossing Drive and Marlboro Pike
• SDP-2402: Specific Design Plan for 260 single-family detached homes at Westphalia Road (Woodside Reserve - East)

The District Council approved the November 18 minutes with an 8‑0 vote. It also voted 8‑0 to waive election review for the Covington Oaks detailed site plan, the Penn Place II detailed site plan, and the Woodside Reserve Phase II specific design plan. The meeting was adjourned after the motions passed.

• Approved November 18 District Council minutes (8-0)
• Waived election review for Covington Oaks DET-2024-005 (8-0)
• Waived election review for Penn Place II DET-2024-020 (8-0)
• Waived election review for Woodside Reserve SDP-2402 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss legislation regarding a civil rights monument and an extension for a universal design for housing law. The meeting includes a presentation by staff, comments from the sponsor, and a general discussion before a vote.

• CR-140-2025: Resolution to establish a Civil Rights Monument Commission
• CR-141-2025: Resolution to extend the implementation date for universal design for housing
• Presentation by Committee Staff
• Comments from Sponsor and Agencies
• Motion and Vote

The Committee of the Whole accepted the additions package and gave a favorable recommendation to Draft 2B of the Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter. It also favorably recommended Resolution CR-140-2025 to establish a Civil Rights Monument Commission and Resolution CR-141-2025 to extend the implementation date for universal design housing requirements. All motions passed with a 10‑aye vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted additions package (10‑aye)
• Favorable recommendation of Draft 2B IAC letter (10‑aye)
• Favorable recommendation of Resolution CR-140-2025 establishing Civil Rights Monument Commission (10‑aye)
• Favorable recommendation of Resolution CR-141-2025 extending universal design housing implementation date (10‑aye)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous 10‑aye)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is meeting to review a zoning map amendment for a property in Lanham. The body will consider a request to rezone 4.29 acres to allow for a planned development.

• ZMA-2024-003: Request to rezone 4.29 acres at 7591 Annapolis Road from NAC to NAC-PD for up to 300 multifamily dwelling units

The council approved the District Council minutes from November 17, 2025. It also approved the ZMA‑2024‑003 request to rezone 4.29 acres in the NAC zone to NAC‑PD for up to 300 multifamily units, with conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved District Council minutes (9‑0)
• Approved ZMA‑2024‑003 New Carrollton zoning amendment with conditions (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will act on a consent agenda that includes two resolutions, one to create a Civil Rights Monument Commission and another to extend the implementation date for the universal design for housing law. A public hearing will appoint Johnathan R. Butler as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development. Several bills will receive a third reading, notably an animal control act that revises definitions, penalties, and leash requirements, and a zoning amendment to allow mixed‑use development in the CGO zone.

• Resolution CR-140-2025: Establish Civil Rights Monument Commission
• Resolution CR-141-2025: Extend implementation date for universal design for housing
• Appointment of Johnathan R. Butler as Director of DHCD
• CB-097-2025 Animal Control act: new definitions, penalties, leash law, fees
• CB-043-2025 Zoning amendment: permit mixed‑use conversions in CGO zone

The council adopted its consent agenda. It confirmed Johnathan R. Butler as director of the Department of Housing & Community Development by an 11‑0 vote. The body also enacted several pieces of legislation, including the Animal Control Act (7‑0), a mixed‑use zoning amendment for the CGO zone (amended 9‑2, enacted 6‑2), and authorized a letter to the County Executive regarding the FY 2026‑2028 Local Impact Grant (9‑0).

• Adopted consent agenda (10‑0)
• Authorized LTR 11182025 letter to County Executive (9‑0)
• Confirmed Johnathan R. Butler as DHCD director (11‑0)
• Enacted CB‑097‑2025 Animal Control Act (7‑0)
• Amended CB‑043‑2025 CGO zone mixed‑use ordinance (9‑2)
• Enacted CB‑043‑2025 CGO zone mixed‑use ordinance (6‑2, 3 abstain)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The council will vote on appointing Tracy Simpson to the Planning Board, replacing Shuanise Washington, with a term ending June 15, 2028. The meeting will also review a draft Joint Capital Improvement Priorities letter to the Inter‑Agency Commission concerning school construction. The agenda includes staff presentations, sponsor and agency comments, and a motion and vote.

• Appointment of Tracy Simpson to the Prince George's County Planning Board (replacing Shuanise Washington; term expires 6/15/2028)
• Review of Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter‑Agency Commission on school construction (draft)
• Staff presentation and comments from sponsor and agencies before motion and vote

The County Executive withdrew the proposed appointment of Tracy Simpson to the Prince George's County Planning Board, replacing Shuanise Washington, so the appointment did not proceed. The council deferred the Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter on school construction to a later date. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Vice Chair Oriadha carried unanimously.

• Appointment of Tracy Simpson to Planning Board withdrawn (by County Executive)
• Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to IAC deferred
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously (9-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council adopted its consent agenda and authorized two joint letters—one outlining 2026 state legislative priorities and another supporting Governor Moore’s mid‑decade redistricting. Council members confirmed Dr. Billy Okoye’s appointment to the Planning Board. The council also enacted several bills, most notably CB‑005‑2025 to index the county minimum wage to the CPI, along with measures on traffic calming, wildlife control, and tenant‑protection against deceptive landlord practices.

• Consent agenda items (Council minutes from Nov. 10 & 11) approved – vote 10‑aye
• Joint letter on 2026 legislative priorities authorized for Chair’s signature – vote 10‑aye
• Governor redistricting support letter authorized for Chair’s signature – vote 10‑aye
• Appointment of Dr. Billy Okoye to the Planning Board confirmed – vote 10‑aye
• CB‑005‑2025 Minimum Wage Indexing enacted – vote 9‑aye (Harrison and Hawkins absent)
• CB‑019‑2025 Traffic‑calming devices and speed‑monitoring systems enacted – vote 9‑aye (Blegay and Hawkins absent)
• CB‑023‑2025 Wildlife and animal control study and fee enacted – vote 9‑aye (Harrison nay, Hawkins absent)
• CB‑048‑2025 Deceptive trade practices by landlords (tenant‑protection) enacted – vote 10‑aye (Hawkins absent)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will review a zoning map amendment (ZMA-2024-003) to rezone 4.29 acres on Annapolis Road in Lanham from NAC to NAC‑PD for up to 300 multifamily dwellings. It will also consider a special exception (SE-22002) for a planned retirement community with 57 age‑restricted homes at 8215 Springfield Road in Glenn Dale, and two specific design plans (SDP-2501 and SDP-2503) submitted by D.R. Horton for large residential subdivisions. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the November 10, 2025 District Council minutes.

• ZMA-2024-003: Rezone 4.29 acres at 7591 Annapolis Road, Lanham from NAC to NAC‑PD for up to 300 multifamily units
• SE-22002: Special exception for 57 age‑restricted single‑family attached homes on 12.01 acres at 8215 Springfield Road, Glenn Dale, plus variance to remove four specimen trees
• SDP-2501: Specific Design Plan for D.R. Horton on 289.36 acres north of MD 373 (Accokeek Road) for single‑family attached and detached homes
• SDP-2503: Specific Design Plan for D.R. Horton on 581.06 acres south of McKendree Road for single‑family attached and detached homes
• Approval of District Council minutes dated November 10, 2025 (MINDC 11102025)

The District Council approved a zoning map amendment to rezone 4.29 acres in the NAC zone to NAC‑PD for up to 300 multifamily units. It also approved a special exception for a planned retirement community with conditions, and waived elections to review two specific design plans for single‑family homes. The council adopted the November 10 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved ZMA-2024-003 (New Carrollton) to rezone 4.29 acres to NAC‑PD (9-0)
• Approved Special Exception SE-22002 for a Planned Retirement Community with conditions (9-0)
• Waived election to review SDP-2501 Saddle Ridge specific design plan (9-0)
• Waived election to review SDP-2503 Dobson Farms specific design plan (9-0)
• Approved November 10, 2025 District Council minutes (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The committee considered Resolution CR-118-2025, which would approve a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Fort Washington by Vintage, LP. Council Member Oriadha moved, and Council Member Dernoga seconded, that the resolution not be recommended. The motion passed with three members voting aye and two members excused, resulting in the resolution being not recommended.

• Resolution CR-118-2025 not recommended – vote 3-2 (Watson, Dernoga, Oriadha aye; Burroughs, Blegay excused)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will consider Resolution CR-134-2025, which seeks County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of Forest Heights. The resolution was introduced and referred to the committee on October 28, 2025. The agenda also includes briefings on WSSC Customer Assistance Programs and the Nuisance Abatement Board. After presentations and comments, the committee will vote on the resolution.

• Resolution CR-134-2025: approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in Forest Heights
• Briefing on WSSC Customer Assistance Programs (BR 1113025a)
• Briefing on Nuisance Abatement Board Overview (BR 11132025b)

The committee approved a resolution to authorize stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of Forest Heights. It also accepted the Add21‑25 additions package and reported the DISC 7‑2025 performance audit to the County Council with no recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved stop sign monitoring resolution (3-0)
• Accepted Add21-25 additions package (3-0)
• Reported DISC 7-2025 performance audit with no recommendation (2-1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on appointing Dr. Billy Okoye to the Prince George's County Planning Board. It will also consider four resolutions: adding the New Carrollton‑Affordable Phase 4 project to the FY 2026 housing action plan and reallocating $2.5 million of HOME funds; approving a PILOT agreement with Urban Atlantic Development for the same project; allocating $3.5 million from the Housing Investment Trust Fund to the Flats at Glenridge Station project; and approving a PILOT agreement with Dominium Inc. for the Flats at Glenridge Station. A fifth resolution will amend water and sewer category designations under the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan.

• Appointment of Dr. Billy Okoye to the Planning Board (replacing Dorothy F. Bailey)
• Resolution CR‑114‑2025: reprogram $2,500,000 of HOME funds for New Carrollton‑Affordable Phase 4
• Resolution CR‑115‑2025: approve PILOT agreement with Urban Atlantic Development for New Carrollton‑Affordable Phase 4
• Resolution CR‑116‑2025: allocate $3,500,000 from HITF to the Flats at Glenridge Station project
• Resolution CR‑117‑2025: approve PILOT agreement with Dominium Inc. for the Flats at Glenridge Station

The Committee of the Whole appointed Dr. Billy Okoye to the Prince George's County Planning Board. It also favorably recommended five resolutions: reallocating $2.5 M in HOME funds for New Carrollton Phase 4, approving a PILOT agreement for the same project, allocating $3.5 M from the Housing Investment Trust Fund to the Flats at Glenridge Station, approving a PILOT agreement for the Flats at Glenridge Station, and amending the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. All motions carried with the recorded vote counts.

• Appointment of Dr. Billy Okoye to Planning Board – recommended (11 aye)
• CR-114-2025: Reallocate $2,500,000 HOME funds to New Carrollton Phase 4 – recommended (8 aye)
• CR-115-2025: Approve PILOT agreement for New Carrollton Phase 4 – recommended (7 aye)
• CR-116-2025: Allocate $3,500,000 HITF to Flats at Glenridge Station – recommended (8 aye)
• CR-117-2025: Approve PILOT agreement for Flats at Glenridge Station – recommended (8 aye)
• CR-119-2025: Amend 2018 Water and Sewer Plan categories – recommended (8 aye)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances for enactment. Key items include updates to zoning for medical clinics and cannabis uses, as well as a resolution to reallocate $2.5 million for affordable housing.

• CB-027-2025: Ordinance defining State-licensed medical clinics as a new principal use type
• CB-042-2025: Ordinance amending application procedures and Master Plan consistency standards
• CB-065-2025: Ordinance revising standards and parking regulations for cannabis uses
• CB-074-2025: Act establishing the homestead property tax credit for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026
• CR-114-2025: Resolution to reallocate $2,500,000 in HOME Program funds for the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project

The council approved the consent agenda minutes by a 33‑25 vote. A joint letter on 2026 state legislative priorities was deferred. Three council bills were enacted: the health‑clinic modernization bill (CB‑027‑2025) with an 11‑aye vote, the cannabis‑uses ordinance (CB‑065‑2025) with a 10‑aye vote, and the homestead property tax credit (CB‑074‑2025) with a 7‑aye vote.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (33-25)
• Deferred joint priority letter to state legislators
• Enacted health‑clinic modernization bill CB-027-2025 (11-aye)
• Enacted cannabis‑uses ordinance CB-065-2025 (10-aye)
• Enacted homestead property tax credit ordinance CB-074-2025 (7-aye)

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Prince George's County Board of Health will meet to receive a briefing on the draft Maternal and Infant Health Assessment from the Health Department.

• Maternal and Infant Health Assessment briefing
• Presentation by Dr. Diane Young
• Review of draft presentation materials

The Board of Health convened at 9:40 a.m., heard a maternal and infant health briefing presented by Dr. Diane Young and Dr. Sheila Carrette‑McCrae, and then adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Ivey, and carried by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear oral arguments on a zoning case for a proposed townhouse development in District 9.

• Approval of District Council Minutes from October 28, 2025
• Oral argument hearing for D.R. Horton's 45-55 townhouse project at 8808 Old Branch Avenue
• Appeal deadline for CSP-24002 is November 21, 2025

The District Council approved the October 28, 2025 Council minutes by an 11‑0 vote. It also voted 11‑0 to waive an election to review Conceptual Site Plan CSP‑24002 for a D.R. Horton development of 45‑55 townhouses on Old Branch Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. by an 11‑0 vote.

• Approved Oct 28 2025 District Council minutes (11‑0)
• Waived election to review CSP‑24002 townhouse site plan (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:25 a.m. (11‑0)

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will discuss CR-125-2025. This resolution proposes the creation of a Domestic Violence Workgroup to define objectives and issue a report on prevention and response in Prince George’s County.

• CR-125-2025: Resolution to establish a Domestic Violence Workgroup and require a report on domestic violence prevention and response

The committee voted 4-0 to favorably recommend Resolution CR-125-2025, establishing a Domestic Violence Workgroup, with amendments. A subsequent motion to reconsider that recommendation also passed 4-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Recommend CR-125-2025 Domestic Violence Workgroup resolution with amendments (4-0)
• Motion to reconsider the same resolution passed (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will review resolutions regarding public safety response time testing and support for creative industries. The body will also consider an appointment for the Department of Housing & Community Development and receive a parks capital projects update.

• Appointment of Johnathan R. Butler as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development
• CR-109-2025: Resolution to establish the Adequate Public Safety Response Times Test Task Force
• CR-110-2025: Resolution expressing support for creative industries, including motion pictures and visual arts
• FY2026 Department of Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program Projects Update

The committee favorably recommended Johnathan R. Butler as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development. It also approved two resolutions—CR-109 to create an Adequate Public Safety Response Times Test Task Force and CR-110 to express support for the creative industry—both with amendments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointment of Johnathan R. Butler as DHCD Director recommended (3-0, 2 absent)
• Resolution CR-109 (Adequate Public Safety Response Times Test Task Force) favorably recommended with amendments (3-0, 2 absent)
• Resolution CR-110 (Support for the Creative Industry) favorably recommended with amendments (3-0, 2 absent)
• Committee adjourned (3-0, 2 absent)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will vote on several bills and resolutions, including a health program for food insecurity and a collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriffs Lodge. The body will also discuss state legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly Session.

• CB-067-2025: Establishing the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program
• CB-082-2025: Supplementary appropriations for unanticipated Fiscal Year 2025 costs
• CB-090-2025: Collective bargaining agreement for Fraternal Order of Police 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Inc.
• CR-086-2025: Establishing the Prince George’s County Community Wealth Building Compact
• CR-088-2025: Establishing the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission

The council approved its consent agenda and adopted several bills and resolutions. Council members enacted the Food as Medicine Health Program Act (CB-067-2025) and a supplementary appropriations bill (CB-082-2025). They also passed a collective bargaining agreement amendment for the Sheriffs Lodge (CB-090-2025) and adopted resolutions on community wealth building (CR-086-2025) and literacy (CR-088-2025).

• Consent agenda approved (11-aye)
• Enacted CB-067-2025 Food as Medicine Health Program Act (11-aye)
• Enacted CB-082-2025 Supplementary Appropriations bill (10-aye)
• Enacted CB-090-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement amendment (11-aye)
• Adopted CR-086-2025 Community Wealth Building Compact resolution (10-aye)
• Adopted CR-088-2025 Literacy Commission resolution (10-aye)

General Assembly Committee

The Prince George's County Council General Assembly Committee will hold a briefing to review the 2026 Joint Priorities Letter. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Committee Room 202.

• Briefing on 2026 Joint Priorities Letter
• Correspondence review
• Meeting at Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
• Committee Room 202
• Meeting date: November 4, 2025

On November 4, 2025, the General Assembly Committee voted to support the 2026 Joint Priorities Letter. A second motion authorized the letter. Both motions were approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Supported 2026 Joint Priorities Letter (4-0)
• Authorized 2026 Joint Priorities Letter (4-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will adopt a consent agenda, introduce several resolutions, and hold a public hearing on an ordinance that amends Planned Development zoning requirements to support affordable housing. Additional items include a resolution for a restaurant concierge pilot, a stop‑sign monitoring system in Forest Heights, and spending limits for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. The meeting also features briefings from the Maryland Association of Counties and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, followed by an executive session on pending litigation.

• Adopt consent agenda including approval of October 21, 2025 Council minutes
• Introduce Resolution CR-133-2025 to create a Restaurant Concierge Service pilot
• Introduce Resolution CR-134-2025 for stop‑sign monitoring systems in the Town of Forest Heights
• Public hearing on Ordinance CB-066-2025 to amend Planned Development zoning for affordable housing
• Introduce Resolution CR-135-2025 to set spending limits for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission FY2027 budgets

The Council enacted Ordinance CB-066-2025, amending the Planned Development Zoning Map to simplify land‑development administration for affordable housing, with a 9‑aye vote and two members absent. The Council also authorized a letter to state officials about mental‑health resources for children, approved by a 9‑aye vote. Additionally, Resolution CR-135-2025 establishing FY2027 spending limits for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission was adopted after amendment, with a 9‑aye vote.

• Enacted Ordinance CB-066-2025 (planned‑development zoning amendment) – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Authorized mental‑health resources letter to state officials – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Adopted Resolution CR-135-2025 (WSSC FY2027 spending limits) after amendment – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Amended Resolution CR-135-2025 – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Suspended rules for Resolution CR-135-2025 – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Adopted Consent Agenda (including minutes approval) – 9 aye, Harrison and Hawkins absent
• Introduced Resolution CR-133-2025 (restaurant concierge pilot) – noted as introduced, not adopted
• Introduced Resolution CR-134-2025 (stop‑sign monitoring locations) – noted as introduced, not adopted

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will hold an oral argument hearing to review a conceptual site plan for a 300-unit multifamily development with retail space at the intersection of MD 228 and Manning Road East.

• Oral argument hearing for Signature Club East (CSP-23002)
• Review of McDonald's Ager Road site plan (DSP-22001)
• Approval of District Council minutes from October 21, 2025
• Council hearing room at Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
• Council members: Edward P. Burroughs III (Chair), Krystal Oriadha (Vice Chair)

The District Council approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 9‑0 to remand the Signature Club East conceptual site plan for up to 300 multifamily units and 12,600 sq ft of commercial space. It also voted 9‑0 to withdraw the McDonald’s Ager Road detailed site plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oct 21 District Council minutes (8‑0)
• Remanded CSP‑23002 Signature Club East conceptual site plan (9‑0)
• Withdrawn DSP‑22001 McDonald’s Ager Road detailed site plan (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will review a joint capital improvement priorities letter for school construction. The body will also examine the FY 2025 annual report on the maintenance of Maryland public school buildings.

• Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction
• FY 2025 Maintenance of Maryland Public School Buildings Annual Report
• FY 2025 PGCPS - IAC Maintenance Effectiveness Assessment Report

The Education and Workforce Development Committee voted to hold the LTR 10272025 Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter‑Agency Commission on school construction in committee, with a 4‑0 vote (Member Hawkins excused). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Briefings on the FY 2025 Maintenance of Maryland Public School Buildings report and the Employ Prince George's hiring program were presented but no actions were taken on them.

• Held LTR 10272025 school construction agenda letter in committee (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a six‑month feasibility study for a county‑owned grocery store, creating a Community Wealth Building Compact to boost Black‑owned business contracts, and establishing a Minority Business Enterprise prime contractor pilot. Additional items address deferring development impact fees, seeking new economic development tools from the state, and updating the salary schedule for General Schedule employees for FY 2026.

• CR-092-2025: Resolution to fund a six‑month feasibility study for a county‑owned grocery store pilot
• CR-086-2025: Resolution to create the Prince George’s County Community Wealth Building Compact for increased Black‑owned business procurement
• CR-087-2025: Resolution to launch a Minority Business Enterprise prime contractor initiative with training and mentorship
• CR-097-2025: Resolution requesting the Maryland General Assembly to allow deferral of development impact fees until occupancy permits are issued
• CR-107-2025: Resolution to amend the Salary Plan for General Schedule employees for Fiscal Year 2026

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee favorably recommended several resolutions with amendments, including the Community Wealth Building Compact and a county economic development request. Two resolutions—the Minority Business Enterprise Prime Contractor Initiative and the Deferred Collection of Development Impact Fees—were postponed indefinitely. The Salary Schedule G amendment for General Schedule employees was also favorably recommended. All motions carried with a unanimous 3‑aye vote.

• CR-092-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (3‑aye)
• CR-086-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (3‑aye)
• CR-087-2025 postponed indefinitely (3‑aye)
• CR-097-2025 postponed indefinitely (3‑aye)
• CR-104-2025 favorably recommended to County Council (3‑aye)
• CR-107-2025 favorably recommended to County Council (3‑aye)
• Committee adjourned (3‑aye)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will consider resolutions regarding commercial permit fees and stop sign monitoring locations. The body will also receive briefings on the Climate Action Plan and the Clean Water Partnership from the Department of the Environment.

• CR-094-2025: Resolution requiring use and occupancy permit fees for new tenants or owners when no construction is required
• CR-127-2025: Approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of Capitol Heights
• Briefing on the Climate Action Plan Update from the Department of the Environment
• Briefing on the Clean Water Partnership Update from the Department of the Environment

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee voted to favorably recommend Resolution CR‑094‑2025 on commercial permit fees with amendments. The committee also voted to favorably recommend Resolution CR‑127‑2025 authorizing stop‑sign monitoring systems in the Town of Capitol Heights with amendments. Both motions passed with a 3‑0 vote among the three members present. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Recommended Resolution CR-094-2025 (commercial permit fee) with amendments – vote 3-0
• Recommended Resolution CR-127-2025 (stop sign monitoring) with amendments – vote 3-0

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on several bills, including a housing program for critical workers, a surplus property act, and supplemental appropriations for FY 2026. It will also consider resolutions on foster care, IT contracts, and law‑enforcement duties. The meeting follows standard presentation, comment, and voting procedures.

• CB-099-2025 – establishes the Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund
• CB-095-2025 – repeals and reenacts rules for declaring County real property as surplus
• CB-098-2025 – transfers General Fund money to cover unanticipated FY 2026 costs
• CR-128-2025 – approves multiyear contracts for the Office of Information Technology
• CR-131-2025 – authorizes specific law‑enforcement duties for the County Sheriff on domestic‑violence calls

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is meeting to hear oral arguments and new cases regarding zoning amendments and site plans. The body will consider requests for multifamily housing developments and the validation of a business permit.

• CSP-23002: Proposal for up to 300 multifamily units and 12,600 sq ft of commercial space at MD 228 and Manning Road East
• ZMA-2024-003: Request to rezone 4.29 acres at 7591 Annapolis Road to NAC-PD for up to 300 multifamily units
• ERR-001-2025: Request to validate a permit for a used car lot and towing station at 7808 Sandy Spring Road
• DSP-22001: Discussion of a 3,683 sq ft McDonald's with drive-through at MD 410 and Van Buren Street (applicant requested withdrawal on 10/15/2025)

The District Council approved the October 6 minutes (7‑0). It referred the Signature Club East conceptual site plan, the Hofmann Brothers towing permit error, the McDonald’s Ager Road site plan, and the Stewart Property special exception to staff for documentation (each 9‑0). The council also waived election to review a 398‑unit detailed site plan and a major departure request (each 9‑0). The RST Development zoning map amendment was deferred.

• Approved October 6 minutes (7‑0)
• Referred CSP‑23002 Signature Club East for hearing (9‑0)
• Elected to review ERR‑001‑2025 towing permit error (9‑0)
• Referred DSP‑22001 McDonald’s Ager Road site plan for document (9‑0)
• Referred SE‑22002 Stewart Property special exception for document (9‑0)
• Waived election to review DET‑2023‑013 398‑unit detailed site plan (9‑0)
• Waived election to review MJD‑2024‑004 major departure request (9‑0)
• Deferred ZMA‑2024‑003 RST Development zoning map amendment

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings for several high-level appointments, including the Chief of Police and Fire Chief. The body will also consider bills regarding minimum wage indexing, development review streamlining, and a new flagship project overlay zone.

• Public hearings for appointments: Chief of Police (George Nader), Fire Chief (Thelmetria Michaelides), and Chief Administrative Officer (Maxene Bardwell)
• CB-005-2025: Act to index the county minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index
• CB-105-2025: Ordinance to create a Flagship Project Overlay Zone for signature site redevelopment
• CB-106-2025: Ordinance to streamline the development review process via concurrent application submissions
• CR-126-2025: Resolution to establish a Foster Care Task Force

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will discuss two proposed acts. These include a program to encourage certified teachers to work at low performing schools and a year-round employment program for low-income youth.

• CB-087-2025: National Board-Certified Teacher Incentive Program Match for low performing schools
• CB-089-2025: Year-round jobs program for underserved youth and young adults

The Education and Workforce Development Committee held the teacher‑incentive bill (CB‑087‑2025). It favorably recommended the Year‑Round Jobs program for underserved youth (CB‑089‑2025) with amendments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Held CB-087-2025 National Board‑Certified Teacher Incentive Program bill (4-0)
• Favorably recommended CB-089-2025 Year‑Round Jobs program with amendments (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will review and vote on several measures. Items include a police vehicle pursuit bill (Zoey’s Law), a senior‑protection and door‑to‑door solicitation bill, a Black maternal health accountability resolution, and multiple salary‑schedule resolutions for corrections, police and sheriff officials. The committee will also consider establishing a correctional facilities safety task force.

• CB-061-2025 – Zoey’s Law: police vehicle pursuits conduct and reporting
• CB-084-2025 – Senior protections and door‑to‑door solicitation bill
• CR-099-2025 – Black maternal health accountability and patient bill of rights resolution
• CR-105-2025 – Compensation and benefits salary schedule for corrections officials
• CR-106-2025 – Compensation and benefits salary schedule for police officials

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee voted to favorably recommend CB-061-2025, a police vehicle‑pursuit reporting act known as Zoey's Law. It also approved several compensation resolutions for corrections, police, and sheriff officials, as well as senior protection and door‑to‑door solicitation legislation. The correctional facilities safety task force resolution was amended and reported out with recommended changes.

• CB-061-2025 (Zoey's Law) favorably recommended – 5 aye
• CB-084-2025 senior protections and door‑to‑door solicitation bill favorably recommended – 5 aye
• CR-099-2025 Black maternal health accountability resolution favorably recommended – 5 aye
• CR-105-2025 corrections officials salary schedule amendment favorably recommended – 5 aye
• CR-106-2025 police officials salary schedule amendment favorably recommended – 5 aye
• CR-112-2025 sheriff officials salary schedule amendment favorable – 4 aye, 1 absent
• CR-111-2025 correctional facilities safety task force resolution amended and favorably reported out – 5 aye

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will hear updates on master plans and the Common Ownership Communities program, and will consider three pieces of legislation: a resolution on Common Ownership Communities program rules, a bill establishing a voluntary moderately‑priced housing program, and a bill addressing deceptive landlord practices. The committee will discuss each item and vote on them.

• BR 10162025a – Update on Master Plans and Sector Plans evaluation
• CR-085-2025 – Resolution to promulgate rules for the Common Ownership Communities program
• CB-075-2025 – Act to create a voluntary moderately‑priced housing program with unit delivery requirements and incentives
• CB-048-2025 – Act to strengthen tenant protections against deceptive landlord practices

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to favorably recommend CR-085-2025, a resolution on Common Ownership Communities program rules, with amendments. It also approved CB-075-2025, establishing a voluntary moderately‑priced housing program, with amendments. Finally, the committee endorsed CB-048-2025, addressing deceptive trade practices by landlords, without amendments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• CR-085-2025 resolution favorably recommended with amendments (5‑0 vote)
• CB-075-2025 bill favorably recommended with amendments (5‑0 vote)
• CB-048-2025 bill favorably recommended (3‑0 vote)
• Committee adjourned meeting (3‑0 vote)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will discuss legislation regarding wildlife and animal control, including civil penalties and leash laws. The body will also review a project labor agreement for road rehabilitation and the establishment of a third-party inspection program.

• CB-023-2025: Proposal for a wildlife protection study and fee
• CB-052-2025: Revised project labor agreement for CIP 4.66.0002 Curb and Road and Rehabilitation 2
• CB-063-2025: Establishment of a Third-Party Inspection Program in the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement
• CB-097-2025: Animal control revisions including increased civil penalties and expanded leash laws
• CR-123-2025: Approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in the City of Hyattsville

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee voted to favorably recommend CB-023-2025, CB-052-2025, and CB-097-2025 with amendments. It voted to hold CB-063-2025 in committee. The committee also favorably recommended Resolution CR-123-2025 for stop‑sign monitoring systems. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote by Olson, Harrison and Fisher.

• CB-023-2025 wildlife and animal control study bill – Favorably recommended with amendments (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)
• CB-052-2025 revised project labor agreement – Favorably recommended with amendments (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)
• CB-063-2025 third‑party inspection program – Held in committee (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)
• CB-097-2025 animal control act – Favorably recommended with amendments (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)
• CR-123-2025 stop‑sign monitoring systems resolution – Favorably recommended (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)
• Committee adjourned – Motion carried unanimously (Olson, Harrison, Fisher 3‑0)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved several items. It referred the West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel sector plan transcript analysis for document with amendments (9‑aye). It favorably recommended the amendment to the correctional officers’ collective bargaining agreement (CB‑094‑2025) (9‑aye). It held the surplus property bill, favorably recommended the returning‑citizen employment act with amendments, and favorably recommended the correctional officers’ salary schedule resolution, and then adjourned at 1:41 p.m.

• Referred West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel sector plan transcript analysis for document with amendments (9‑aye)
• Favorably recommended amendment to correctional officers’ collective bargaining agreement (CB‑094‑2025) (9‑aye)
• Held surplus property bill (CB‑095‑2025) (7‑aye)
• Favorably recommended returning‑citizen employment act with amendments (CB‑096‑2025) (8‑aye)
• Favorably recommended correctional officers’ salary schedule resolution (CR‑113‑2025) (8‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑aye)

General Assembly Committee

The Prince George's County General Assembly Committee meeting on October 14, 2025 will include a briefing on the 2026 statewide strategy. No other agenda items, decisions, or votes are listed. The meeting follows the standard order of proceedings.

• Briefing: 2026 Statewide Strategy Discussion

The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, a briefing on the 2026 statewide strategy, and an adjournment. The committee announced support for ten statewide initiatives. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will convene for a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider first readings of bills regarding critical worker housing, procurement practices, and sick leave for legal proceedings, and introduce resolutions concerning domestic violence and foster care.

• Approval of County Council Minutes (Oct 7, 2025)
• First reading of CB-099-2025: Critical Worker Housing Assistance Program
• First reading of CB-100-2025: Enhancement of County Procurement Practices
• First reading of CB-102-2025: Paid sick leave for legal proceedings
• Introduction of CR-125-2025: Domestic Violence Workgroup

The council adopted Resolution CR-128-2025, authorizing multiyear contracts for Microsoft, ESRI, IBM and other vendors. The motion to approve the contracts passed with nine ayes and two members absent. The council also approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and suspended rules for four housing‑related bills.

• Approved multiyear IT contracts (CR-128-2025) – 9 ayes, Blegay and Ivey absent
• Approved County Council minutes from Oct 7, 2025 – unanimous
• Suspended rules for CB-099-2025 Critical Worker Housing Assistance – 9 ayes
• Suspended rules for CB-100-2025 County Procurement Practices – 9 ayes
• Suspended rules for CB-101-2025 Homeownership Equity Program – 9 ayes
• Suspended rules for CB-102-2025 Sick Leave for Legal Proceedings – 9 ayes
• Introduced Resolution CR-125-2025 Domestic Violence Workgroup – referred to Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR-126-2025 Foster Care Task Force – referred to Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is discussing several bills related to economic growth and government ethics. The session includes proposals to reduce fees for local businesses and mandate local subcontracting for certain county contracts.

• CB-070-2025: Requirement for non-county-based businesses to have a local small business subcontract of at least 15% of total contract value
• CB-088-2025: Locally Owned and Operated Business Incentive Act to reduce fees and charges
• CB-086-2025: Legacy Wealth Construction Incentive Program for minority-owned and local businesses
• CB-068-2025: Amendment to the Code of Ethics regarding compensation for former Council Members for three years after leaving office
• CB-085-2025: Act concerning the submission and tracking of county service requests

The committee favorably recommended CB-088-2025 (Locally Owned Business Incentive Act) to the County Council. It also favorably recommended CB-070-2025 (Subcontractor Requirements Act) and CB-078-2025 (Sick Leave – Immigration Proceedings Act) to the County Council. CB-086-2025 (Legacy Wealth Construction Incentive Program) was held in committee, while CB-085-2025 (County Service Requests Tracking) was postponed indefinitely. CB-068-2025 (Code of Ethics amendment) was amended and then favorably recommended with amendments.

• CB-088-2025 favorably recommended (5-0)
• CB-070-2025 favorably recommended (5-0)
• CB-078-2025 favorably recommended (5-0)
• CB-086-2025 held in committee (5-0)
• CB-085-2025 postponed indefinitely (4-0, 1 absent)
• CB-068-2025 amended (1) (5-0)
• CB-068-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (5-0)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will review several draft ordinances, including a bill on vehicle restrictions on bike lanes and bikeways, a public transit access authorization act, and two nuisance law updates. An appointment of Dr. Samuel Moki as Director of the Department of the Environment will also be voted on. The meeting includes a presentation on the WSSC FY2027 proposed budget.

• CB-071-2025 – Act concerning vehicles and traffic, bike lanes and bikeways
• CB-073-2025 – Public transit access authorization act
• CB-079-2025 – Nuisance law amendment (public and neighborhood nuisances)
• CB-080-2025 – Further nuisance law amendment with higher fines
• APPT-15-25 – Appointment of Dr. Samuel Moki as Director of the Department of the Environment

The committee recommended Dr. Samuel Moki for Director of the Department of the Environment (3‑1‑1 vote). It voted 5‑0 to favorably recommend the bike lanes and bikeways bill (CB‑071‑2025) with amendments. It also voted 5‑0 to amend and then 5‑0 to favorably recommend the public transit access bill (CB‑073‑2025) with amendments. The nuisance‑law bill CB‑080‑2025 was recommended with amendments by a 5‑0 vote, while CB‑079‑2025 received no action.

• Recommend Dr. Samuel Moki as Director of the Department of the Environment (3 Aye, 1 Nay, 1 Abstain)
• Recommend CB-071-2025 bike lanes and bikeways bill with amendments (5 Aye)
• Amend CB-073-2025 public transit access bill (5 Aye)
• Recommend CB-073-2025 public transit access bill with amendments (5 Aye)
• Recommend CB-080-2025 nuisance law bill with amendments (5 Aye)
• No action taken on CB-079-2025 nuisance bill

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole voted to report CB-092-2025 with no recommendation. It favorably recommended CB-090-2025, the collective bargaining agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police, to the County Council. It also favorably recommended CR-108-2025, a salary schedule amendment, to the County Council. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• CB-092-2025 reported out with no recommendation (10-aye)
• CB-090-2025 favorably recommended to County Council (10-aye)
• CR-108-2025 favorably recommended to County Council (10-aye)
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote (10-aye)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will meet to introduce several bills and resolutions. Key items include funding for affordable housing projects, the creation of public safety task forces, and updates to county real property and labor agreements.

• CR-114-2025: Reallocating $2,500,000 in HOME Program funds for the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project
• CR-116-2025: Allocating $3,500,000 from the Housing Investment Trust Fund to the Flats at Glenridge Station project
• CR-109-2025: Establishing the Adequate Public Safety Response Times Test Task Force
• CR-111-2025: Establishing a safety task force for the Prince George’s County Jail
• CB-096-2025: Proposed Returning Citizen Employment Opportunities Act of 2025

The council approved the minutes from September 30 and October 2, 2025. A motion to suspend the rules for Bill CB-095-2025 was adopted with a 10‑1 vote, allowing the surplus property bill to proceed. A motion to suspend the rules for Bill CB-096-2025 was adopted unanimously (11‑0), permitting the Returning Citizen Employment Opportunities Act to move forward. Bill CB-093-2025 was withdrawn by the County Executive and removed from the agenda.

• Approved September 30, 2025 council minutes
• Approved October 2, 2025 council minutes
• Motion to suspend rules for CB-095-2025 carried 10‑1
• Motion to suspend rules for CB-096-2025 carried 11‑0
• CB-093-2025 withdrawn by County Executive (removed from agenda)
• CB-094-2025 presented and referred to Committee of the Whole
• CR-109-2025 resolution introduced and referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• CR-110-2025 resolution introduced and referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council voted to adjourn the October 6, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried by seven members. The council took the Stewart Property special‑exception case under advisement. It deferred the Hofmann Brothers towing permit error, the Largo Park detailed site plan, and the Largo Park major departure requests.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried by seven members)
• Stewart Property special‑exception case taken under advisement
• Deferred Hofmann Brothers Towing permit error (ERR‑001‑2025)
• Deferred Largo Park Lot 6 detailed site plan (DET‑2023‑013)
• Deferred Largo Park Lot 6 major departure (MJD‑2024‑004)

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, is scheduled to hear presentations from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, Luminis Health, Howard University Faculty Practice Plan, and CCI Health Services regarding primary care access.

• Presentation on Primary Care Access by University of Maryland School of Public Health
• Presentation on Access to Primary Care by Luminis Health
• Presentation on Expanding Primary Care Access by Howard University Faculty Practice Plan
• Presentation on Fueling the Primary Care Physician Pipeline by CCI Health Services

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Prince George's County Council Education and Workforce Development Committee will consider a resolution to create the Prince George's County Literacy Commission. The body will also review a hiring program for displaced federal workers and a briefing on special education and disability support services.

• Resolution to establish the Prince George's County Literacy Commission
• Briefing on the Employ Prince George's hiring program for displaced federal workers
• Briefing on special education and disability support services

The committee amended Resolution CR-088-2025 to create a Prince George’s County Literacy Commission and then favorably recommended it with those amendments. Both motions passed with a 4‑1 vote, with Council Member Hawkins absent. A briefing on hiring displaced federal workers was cancelled due to timing constraints. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Amended Resolution CR-088-2025 approved (4-1)
• Resolution CR-088-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (4-1)
• Cancelled briefing BR 09222025b (timing constraints)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will hold oral argument hearings on two zoning remand items. The first is DSP‑22001, a request for a detailed site plan for a 3,683‑sq‑ft McDonald’s eating and drinking establishment with drive‑through service at the intersection of MD 410 and Van Buren Street, on a 4.17‑acre CGO‑zone parcel. The second is SE‑22002, a request for a special exception to develop a planned retirement community with 57 age‑restricted attached homes on a 12.01‑acre RR‑zone parcel at 8215 Springfield Road, including a variance to remove four specimen trees. After hearing testimony, the council will consider final decisions on these cases.

• DSP‑22001 – McDonald’s drive‑through site plan request (3,683 sq ft) at MD 410 & Van Buren St, 4.17 acres, CGO zone
• SE‑22002 – Special exception for 57 age‑restricted homes on 12.01 acres at 8215 Springfield Rd, RR zone, variance to remove four trees

The District Council approved the September 16, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 10‑0 vote. A motion to recess the meeting was then passed unanimously with an 11‑0 vote, ending the session at 12:55 PM. No other actions were decided; the zoning applications were taken under advisement.

• Approved September 16 District Council minutes (10-0)
• Recessed meeting at 12:55 PM (11-0)

County Council

The County Council will conduct a second reading of CB-066-2025, an ordinance that amends Planned Development zoning map requirements to streamline land development administration and support affordable housing goals. Council Members Eric C. Olson and Thomas E. Dernoga will introduce the bill. A motion to suspend Council Rule 13.2 for expedited scheduling, requiring eight votes, will also be considered.

• Second reading of CB-066-2025 ordinance to amend Planned Development zoning map requirements
• Sponsors: Council Members Eric C. Olson and Thomas E. Dernoga
• Ordinance aims to streamline land development administration for affordable housing goals
• Motion to suspend Council Rule 13.2 for expedited scheduling (requires 8 votes)
• Public comments may be submitted via the eComment portal before the meeting

At its October 2, 2025 meeting, the Prince George’s County Council voted to suspend its rules to expedite scheduling of CB‑066‑2025, an ordinance amending Planned Development zoning map requirements. The motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, and passed with nine affirmative votes and two members absent. The Council also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Suspend rules for CB‑066‑2025 ordinance (9‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (9‑0)

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will consider the appointment of Dr. Katina Gomez as the new Director of the Office of Homeland Security. The committee will also receive a briefing on the 2025 Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report. After presentations and comments, the committee will vote on the appointment.

• Appointment of Dr. Katina Gomez as Director of the Office of Homeland Security
• Briefing on the 2025 Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee recommended the appointment of Dr. Katina Gomez as Director of the Office of Homeland Security. The motion was carried with all five members voting aye. A briefing on the Capital Area Food Bank hunger report was presented. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Katina Gomez as Director of Office of Homeland Security (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider five pieces of legislation. One ordinance (CB-069-2025) would prohibit new quick‑service restaurants with drive‑throughs in residential zones and allow them only by special exception in certain commercial zones. Other items include a bill to accelerate sit‑down restaurant development in underserved areas (CB-072-2025), an amendment to permitted uses in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) zone (CB-043-2025), a proposal on documentation for county use and occupancy permits (CB-077-2025), and a bill clarifying administrative hearing procedures (CB-062-2025).

• CB-069-2025 ordinance restricting drive‑through fast‑food restaurants in residential zones
• CB-072-2025 act to accelerate sit‑down restaurant development and fast‑track permitting in underserved areas
• CB-043-2025 ordinance amending permitted uses in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) zone
• CB-077-2025 ordinance requiring specific documentation for county use and occupancy permit applications
• CB-062-2025 act clarifying administrative hearing requirements and exhaustion of remedies

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee amended and favorably recommended CB-069-2025, which restricts new drive‑through fast‑food restaurants in residential zones. The committee also held CB-072-2025 on restaurant development acceleration indefinitely. Additional ordinances (CB-043-2025, CB-077-2025, CB-062-2025) were amended and favorably recommended with amendments.

• Amended CB-069-2025 ordinance limiting drive‑through fast‑food (4-1)
• Favorable recommendation with amendments for CB-069-2025 (5-0)
• Held CB-072-2025 restaurant development acceleration bill indefinitely (5-0)
• Amended CB-043-2025 CGO zone permitted uses ordinance (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation with amendments for CB-043-2025 (5-0)
• Amended CB-077-2025 county use and occupancy permits ordinance (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation with amendments for CB-077-2025 (5-0)
• Favorable recommendation with amendments for CB-062-2025 administrative hearings act (5-0)

County Council

Council members elected Council Member Wala Blegay to serve as Chair Pro Tempore on October 2, 2025. The motion was made by Thomas Dernoga, seconded by Sydney Harrison, and carried with six Ayes and five members absent. The council also approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. All other bills were presented and referred to their respective committees.

• Elected Wala Blegay Chair Pro Tempore (6 Aye, 5 absent)
• Approved September 16, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Presented CB-083-2025 ordinance; referred to Planning, Housing & Economic Development Committee
• Presented CB-084-2025 act; referred to Health, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
• Introduced CR-105-2025 corrections officials salary resolution; referred to Health, Human Services & Public Safety Committee

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Prince George's County Council Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider legislation regarding ethics for former council members, a new homestead tax credit, and supplementary appropriations totaling over $5 million for various county departments.

• CB-068-2025: Amends County Code of Ethics to ban former Council Members from representing parties for compensation in legislative matters for three years.
• CB-074-2025: Establishes a new homestead property tax credit for the County beginning July 1, 2026.
• CR-095-2025: Supplementary appropriation of $5,016,937 for grants to the State's Attorney, Police, Fire/EMS, and other departments.
• CR-097-2025: Requests Maryland General Assembly to amend laws to allow deferring development impact fees until Use and Occupancy Permits are issued.
• CR-103-2025: Amends the Salary Plan to modify wages and benefits for Fire Officials.

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee voted 3‑2 to favorably recommend a $5,016,937 supplementary appropriation for the State’s Attorney, Police, Fire/EMS, Homeland Security, Family Services, Health, Social Services, Public Works, Transportation, Housing and Community Development, and non‑departmental programs. The committee also favorably recommended the Homestead Property Tax Credit act and the Fire Officials salary schedule amendment, and recommended the Supplementary Appropriations act with amendments. Three other measures were held in committee.

• Held CB-068-2025 (Code of Ethics amendment) in Committee (3‑2)
• Favorably recommended CB-074-2025 (Homestead Property Tax Credit) (3‑2)
• Favorably recommended CR-095-2025 (Supplementary appropriation of $5,016,937) (3‑2)
• Held CB-078-2025 (Sick Leave – Immigration Proceedings) in Committee (3‑2)
• Favorably recommended CB-082-2025 (Supplementary Appropriations) with amendments (3‑2)
• Held CR-097-2025 (Deferred collection of development impact fees) in Committee (3‑2)
• Favorably recommended CR-103-2025 (Fire officials salary schedule amendment) (3‑2)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will consider Resolution CR-088-2025 to establish the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission, which will develop initiatives to assess and improve literacy rates. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Truancy Study Workgroup final report and a briefing on the Employ Prince George’s hiring program for displaced federal workers. No other decisions are listed.

• Resolution CR-088-2025: Establish the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission
• Briefing: Truancy Study Workgroup – Final Report (BR 09222025a)
• Briefing: Employ Prince George’s hiring program for displaced federal workers (BR 09222025b)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Prince George's County Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will discuss four proposed ordinances and one resolution. The items include amending site plan review standards, limiting drive-through restaurants in residential zones, accelerating restaurant permitting, and establishing an Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force.

• CB-042-2025: Amends site plan review standards to require master plan consistency
• CB-069-2025: Prohibits drive-through restaurants in residential zones
• CB-072-2025: Creates a fast-track permitting concierge service for restaurants
• CB-026-2025: Modifies parking requirements for senior-serving developments in transit zones
• CR-091-2025: Establishes an Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee amended and favorably reported Council Bill 042‑2025, which adds master‑plan consistency as a required standard for detailed site‑plan approvals. It also amended and favorably reported Council Bill 026‑2025 on parking requirements for senior‑serving developments in transit‑oriented zones, and the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force Resolution (CR‑091‑2025). Council Bills 069‑2025 (quick‑service drive‑through restaurants) and 072‑2025 (restaurant development acceleration) were rescheduled.

• Amended CB-042-2025 (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Favourably reported CB-042-2025 with recommended amendments (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Amended CB-026-2025 (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Favourably reported CB-026-2025 with recommended amendments (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Amended CR-091-2025 (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• Favourably reported CR-091-2025 with recommended amendments (3‑0 vote, 1 excused, 1 absent)
• CB-069-2025 was rescheduled
• CB-072-2025 was rescheduled

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the appointment of Thelmetria Michaelides as Prince George's County Fire Chief. It also confirmed George Nader as the County Chief of Police. A resolution to extend the Healthy Food in Prince George’s County Correctional Facilities Task Force through November 30, 2027 was adopted. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Thelmetria Michaelides as Fire Chief (5‑0)
• Appointed George Nader as Chief of Police (5‑0)
• Extended Healthy Food Task Force to Nov 30 2027 (5‑0)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will consider the Westphalia Business Center detailed site plan and a floor‑area‑ratio variance after the Maryland Court of Appeals remanded the case. The council will also hear three pending detailed site plan applications for Zaxby's Brooks Drive, Forestville Center, and Royal USA Tours. Finally, the council will approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• DET-2022-001 – approval of a 306,000‑sq‑ft commercial/warehouse site plan at MD 4 (Pennsylvania Ave) & Melwood Rd, with FAR variance
• DSP-16037-03 – Zaxby's Brooks Drive 2,064‑sq‑ft eatery with drive‑through at Brooks Drive & MD 4
• DSP-16039 – Forestville Center 8,674‑sq‑ft commercial shopping center on Marlboro Pike
• DSP-23018 – Royal USA Tours 12,795‑sq‑ft bus maintenance facility on Hazelwood Drive near MD 458
• Approval of District Council minutes dated September 8, 2025

The District Council approved the DET-2022-001 Westphalia Business Center detailed site plan, including a variance, with a unanimous 11‑0 vote. The council also waived elections to review three detailed site plans—Zaxby's Brooks Drive, Forestville Center, and Royal USA Tours—each by an 11‑0 vote. Minutes of the September 8, 2025 meeting were approved and the council adjourned, both unanimously.

• Approved Westphalia Business Center detailed site plan with conditions (vote 11-0)
• Waived election to review Zaxby's Brooks Drive DSP (vote 11-0)
• Waived election to review Forestville Center DSP (vote 11-0)
• Waived election to review Royal USA Tours DSP (vote 11-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 District Council minutes (vote 11-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 11-0)

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review six local bills of interest. Topics include a pilot program for beer and wine sales in grocery stores in food deserts, a high‑incident network corridor assessment on Route 202 and 704, and unifying business procurement practices. The committee will also consider revenue allocation from vacant housing, a property tax credit for restaurants, and procurement coordination with bi‑county agencies.

• Pilot Program Allowing Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores Located in Food Deserts
• High Incident Network Corridor Assessment on Route 202 and 704
• Unification of Business Procurement Practices in Prince George’s County
• Clarifying that Revenue from Vacant and Abandoned Housing Goes to the General Fund
• Establishing a Property Tax Credit for Restaurants

The General Assembly Committee voted to support six local‑bill proposals. All motions passed, with vote counts ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0, and one motion passing 4‑0‑1. The approved items include a grocery‑store alcohol pilot, corridor assessment, procurement unifications, housing‑revenue clarification, and a restaurant tax credit.

• Approved Pilot Program Allowing Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores Located in Food Deserts (4‑0‑1)
• Approved High Incident Network Corridor Assessment on Route 202 and 704 (5‑0)
• Approved Unification of Business Procurement Practices in Prince George’s County (5‑0)
• Approved Unification of Business Procurement Practices Between Bi‑County Agencies (5‑0)
• Approved Clarifying that Revenue from Vacant and Abandoned Housing Goes to the General Fund (4‑0)
• Approved Establishing a Property Tax Credit for Restaurants (4‑0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will take the first reading of Bill CB-075-2025, establishing a voluntary moderately‑priced dwelling unit program and related incentives. Several ordinances will also be considered, including requirements for pre‑application neighborhood meeting notices and use‑and‑occupancy permit documentation. Resolutions on development impact fee deferral, black maternal health, and a smart‑trash pilot at bus stops will be introduced.

• CB-075-2025 – First reading of Moderately Priced Housing Program bill (sponsored by Oriadha)
• CB-076-2025 – Ordinance requiring searchable database of pre‑application neighborhood meeting notices
• CB-077-2025 – Ordinance on documentation for County use and occupancy permit applications
• CR-097-2025 – Resolution to defer development impact fee payments until use and occupancy permits are issued
• CR-100-2025 – Resolution for two‑year pilot of smart trash receptacles at 30 high‑use bus stops inside the Beltway

The council approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. A proposed ordinance (CB‑076‑2025) was removed from the agenda at the proposer’s request. Several bills received their first reading and were referred to the appropriate committees, and three resolutions were introduced and referred for further action.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Removed CB‑076‑2025 ordinance from agenda by proposer request
• First reading of CB‑075‑2025 (moderately‑priced housing program) referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• First reading of CB‑077‑2025 (county use & occupancy permit documentation) referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• First reading of CB‑078‑2025 (sick‑leave for immigration proceedings) referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR‑097‑2025 (deferred collection of development impact fees) referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR‑099‑2025 (black maternal health accountability) referred to Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR‑100‑2025 (smart trash receptacle pilot at bus stops) referred to appropriate committee

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will consider two resolutions to transfer appropriations within the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s FY 2026 operating budget and its FY 2025-2031 capital improvement program. The Council will also review a proposal to designate the Maerlender-Hughes House and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House as historic sites. The meeting will include staff presentations, sponsor comments, agency input, and a vote on the items.

• CR-101-2025: Transfer of appropriations within the Park Fund of the FY 2026 Operating Budget and to the FY 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
• CR-102-2025: Transfer of appropriations within the Administration Fund of the FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
• TA-1-2025: Designation of the Maerlender-Hughes House (Documented Property 66-037-51) as a historic site.
• TA-1-2025: Designation of the Clarence and Edith Pearce House (Documented Property 66-029-10) as a historic site.

The Committee of the Whole approved a resolution (CR-101-2025) to transfer park‑fund appropriations for FY 2026 and the FY 2025‑2031 capital program, recommending it with amendments (9‑0). It also approved a second resolution (CR-102-2025) to transfer administration‑fund appropriations for FY 2026, first amending it (8‑0) and then recommending it with amendments (9‑0). The historic‑site transcript analysis for two properties was referred for documentation (8‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• CR-101-2025: recommended with amendments (9 Aye, Harrison and Ivey absent)
• CR-102-2025: amendment adopted (8 Aye, Harrison, Hawkins, Ivey absent)
• CR-102-2025: recommended with amendments (9 Aye, Harrison and Ivey absent)
• Historic‑site transcript analysis referred for document (8 Aye, Harrison, Ivey, Oriadha absent)
• Meeting adjourned (9 Aye, unanimous, Harrison and Ivey absent)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider four administrative appointments and several legislative items. Discussions include a program to help minority businesses secure contracts and proposed tax rates for vacant real properties.

• Appointment of Maxene Bardwell as Chief Administrative Officer
• Appointment of Linda Allen as Director of Finance
• Appointment of Alice Williams as Director of the Office of Procurement
• Reappointment of Vernard Wright as Director of the Office of Information Technology
• CR-075-2025: Proposed 12-month cohort program for ten minority business enterprises to secure at least $1 million in contracts

The committee unanimously approved four key appointments: Maxene Bardwell as Chief Administrative Officer, Linda Allen as Director of Finance, Alice Williams as Director of the Office of Procurement, and Vernard Wright as Director of the Office of Information Technology. A resolution to launch a Minority Business Enterprise accelerator cohort was held with a 4‑1 vote. Two bills to revise procurement practices and to set a vacant‑property tax rate were postponed indefinitely by a 4‑1 vote. A related vacant‑property tax bill was held with a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved Maxene Bardwell as Chief Administrative Officer (5-0)
• Approved Linda Allen as Director of Finance (5-0)
• Approved Alice Williams as Director of the Office of Procurement (5-0)
• Approved Vernard Wright as Director of the Office of Information Technology (5-0)
• Held resolution CR-075-2025 for MBE accelerator cohort (4-1)
• Postponed indefinitely CB-037-2025 procurement practice revisions (4-1)
• Postponed indefinitely CB-010-2025 vacant real properties tax rate (4-1)
• Held CB-044-2025 vacant real properties tax rate bill (3-2)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will consider resolutions for stop sign monitoring systems in College Park and Greenbelt, a bill regarding speed humps, and a revised project labor agreement for road rehabilitation.

• Resolution for stop sign monitoring systems in College Park
• Resolution for stop sign monitoring systems in Greenbelt
• Bill concerning speed humps and monitoring systems
• Revised project labor agreement for road rehabilitation
• Presentation on Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee favorably recommended three resolutions supporting World Car Free Day and stop‑sign monitoring systems in College Park and Greenbelt. It also recommended the Speed Humps and Speed Monitoring Systems Act (CB‑019) to the County Council with a 4‑0 vote. The Revised Project Labor Agreement bill (CB‑052) was held in committee. All motions were passed by recorded votes.

• CR-060-2025 World Car Free Day resolution favorably recommended (3‑0, 1 absent)
• CR-090-2025 College Park stop‑sign monitoring resolution favorably recommended (3‑0, 1 absent)
• CR-093-2025 Greenbelt stop‑sign monitoring resolution favorably recommended (3‑0, 1 absent)
• CB-019-2025 Speed Humps and Speed Monitoring Systems Act favorably recommended (4‑0)
• CB-052-2025 Revised Project Labor Agreement bill held in committee (4‑0)

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is meeting to discuss state bills of interest for 2026. The committee must vote on local bills by September 16.

• Discussion of 2026 State Bills of Interest

The General Assembly Committee approved the termination of service notification, deferred impact fee collection, and supported supplier‑diversity procurement, a 10‑cent bag‑fee revenue sharing plan, and courthouse virtual transparency. It held items on the Route 202/704 network corridor assessment, small and minority business participation at UMD and Bowie State, beer and wine sales in grocery stores, excess revenue allocation above TRIM, and unification of procurement practices within the county and with bi‑county agencies. All votes were unanimous for the approved motions and for those held.

• Approved Termination of Service Notification (4‑0)
• Approved Deferral of Impact Fee Collection (4‑0)
• Approved Supplier Diversity Procurement Participation Requirements (4‑0)
• Approved 10‑Cent Bag Fee Revenue Sharing (4‑0)
• Approved Courthouse Virtual Transparency (4‑0)
• Held High Incident Network Corridor Assessment on Route 202 and 704 (5‑0)
• Held Small & Minority Business Participation at UMD and Bowie State (4‑0)
• Held Beer & Wine Sales in Grocery Stores (2‑0‑1)

County Council

The council approved the minutes from the July 8 and September 2, 2025 meetings. Several new bills were presented and each was referred to the appropriate committee for further action. Two resolutions were introduced and also referred to committees. No votes or further actions were recorded.

• Approved July 8, 2025 Council minutes (approved)
• Approved September 2, 2025 Council minutes (approved)
• Presented Bill CB-068-2025 (Code of Ethics) – referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Presented Bill CB-069-2025 (Quick‑service restaurant drive‑throughs) – referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Presented Bill CB-070-2025 (Subcontractor requirements) – referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Presented Bill CB-071-2025 (Bike lanes and bikeways) – referred to Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee
• Presented Bill CB-072-2025 (Restaurant development acceleration) – referred to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR-084-2025 (Alcohol licenses for grocery stores) – referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will review financial transfer requests and budget reconciliation for Prince George's County Public Schools. The body will also receive briefings on library space optimization and employment strategies for youth and displaced federal workers.

• TR-6-25: Prince George's County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Review and Transfer Request #2
• BU 2025-65: Prince George's County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation
• Proposal for Optimized Use of Library Space for County Government via the Prince George's County Memorial Library System
• Employ Prince George's, Inc. strategy for displaced federal workers
• Employ Prince George's, Inc. long-term strategy for youth employment

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council approved its September 8, 2025 minutes unanimously. It waived election review for a special exception to expand the Gas Light III surface mine and for several detailed site plans, also unanimously. Two detailed site plans were deferred to the next meeting. The council adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

• Approved September 8, 2025 District Council minutes (10-0)
• Waived election to review Special Exception SE-22007 Gas Light III Surface Mine (10-0)
• Waived election to review Detailed Site Plan DSP-19021-02 South Lake Commercial Phase 1 (10-0)
• Waived election to review Detailed Site Plan DSP-22043-03 Melford Mansions (10-0)
• Waived election to review Detailed Site Plan DSP-25007 Walker Mill Business Park Lot 15 (10-0)
• Deferred Detailed Site Plan DSP-16039 Forestville Center to next meeting
• Deferred Detailed Site Plan DSP-23018 Royal USA Tours to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:39 a.m. (10-0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 4‑0 (1 excused) to favorably recommend CB-047-2025, which updates the county's Building Code to the 2021 International codes. The committee held CB-050-2025 (Housing Code enforcement unit) and CB-062-2025 (Administrative Hearings) in committee by a 4‑0 vote. CB-065-2025, the Cannabis Uses ordinance, was amended and then favorably reported out with recommended amendments by a 4‑0 vote. CB-066-2025, concerning application‑specific review procedures and zoning map amendments, was also favorably recommended with amendments by a 4‑0 vote.

• CB-047-2025 building code update favorably recommended (4-0, 1 excused)
• CB-050-2025 housing code enforcement unit held in committee (4-0, 1 excused)
• CB-062-2025 administrative hearings held in committee (4-0, 1 excused)
• CB-065-2025 cannabis ordinance amended and favorably reported out with amendments (4-0, 1 excused)
• CB-066-2025 application‑specific review procedures and zoning map amendment favorably recommended with amendments (4-0, 1 excused)

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee is reviewing two pieces of legislation. The items include a resolution for a driver handbook on traffic stop procedures and an act to establish a Food as Medicine Health Program within the County Department of Health.

• CR-077-2025: Resolution to create a driver handbook describing law enforcement procedures and driver actions during traffic stops
• CB-067-2025: Act to establish the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program for nutrition interventions and food insecurity

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee amended and favorably reported out the Food as Medicine Health Program Act (CB-067-2025) with a 4‑1 vote. The committee also amended and favorably recommended the resolution on police and driver interactions during traffic stops (CR-077-2025) with the same 4‑1 vote. Council Member Krystal Oriadha was absent for both votes.

• Amended CB-067-2025 Food as Medicine Health Program Act (4-1)
• Favourably reported out CB-067-2025 with recommended amendments (4-1)
• Amended CR-077-2025 resolution on police and driver interactions (4-1)
• Favourably recommended CR-077-2025 with amendments (4-1)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to temporarily suspend the current police response time calculations used in the Adequate Public Safety Test. The legislation was introduced on July 1, 2025, and is currently held in committee.

• CR-080-2025: Resolution to suspend police response time calculations
• CR-080-2025: Introduced by Councilmember Oriadha on July 1, 2025
• CR-080-2025: Held in Committee of the Whole as of July 1, 2025

The Committee of the Whole voted to amend Resolution CR‑080‑2025, which temporarily suspends the current police response‑time calculations. The same resolution was then favorably recommended, with the amendments, to the full County Council. Both motions passed unanimously (10‑0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended Resolution CR‑080‑2025 (10‑0)
• Recommended Resolution CR‑080‑2025 with amendments to County Council (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will consider the DET-2022-001 application for the Westphalia Business Center, a 306,000‑sq‑ft commercial/warehouse project, following a Maryland appellate court remand. The Council will also review amendment requests for the Oak Creek Club (A‑8578‑02, A‑8579‑02, A‑8427‑02) to add 36 single‑family homes, a conceptual site plan amendment for Sanbury Crossing (CSP‑07002‑01), and a detailed site plan for parking and playground rules at Melford Town Center (DSP‑24010). Items are presented for document referral or final decision as indicated in the agenda.

• DET‑2022‑001 Westphalia Business Center – detailed site plan and FAR variance
• A‑8578‑02, A‑8579‑02, A‑8427‑02 Oak Creek Club – amendment to add 36 single‑family units
• CSP‑07002‑01 Sanbury Crossing – amendment to remove Condition 15 and revise drive‑through provision
• DSP‑24010 Melford Town Center – parking methodology and optional playground regulations
• Approval of District Council minutes from June 9, 2025

The District Council approved a basic‑plan amendment for the Oak Creek Club‑Landbay development, allowing 36 additional single‑family detached units, with a 10‑0 vote (Council Member Harrison absent). The council also referred the Westphalia Business Center detailed site plan for further documentation and waived elections to review three other site‑plan requests, each by a 10‑0 vote (Harrison excused). The meeting minutes from June 9, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Oak Creek Club basic plan amendment (10‑0, Harrison absent)
• Referred Westphalia Business Center detailed site plan for document (10‑0, Harrison excused)
• Waived election to review CSP‑07002‑01 Sanbury Crossing (10‑0, Harrison excused)
• Waived election to review DSP‑24010 Melford Town Center (10‑0, Harrison excused)
• Waived election to review SDP‑8712‑07 Collington Center (10‑0, Harrison excused)
• Approved June 9, 2025 District Council minutes (unanimous, Harrison excused)

County Council

The County Council will hold its final session before the August recess to discuss several bills. Key items include indexing the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index and prohibiting cannabis screening from disqualifying public safety applicants.

• CB-005-2025: Indexing minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index
• CB-016-2025: Prohibiting disqualification of police and fire/EMS applicants based on cannabis screening
• CB-031-2025: Updating the Antilitter and Weed Ordinance regarding fines and commercial owner responsibilities
• CB-030-2025: Establishing an annual road paving list for Council feedback
• Appointment of Darryl Barnes to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

The council adopted its consent agenda and confirmed the appointment of Darryl Barnes to the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Several bills were acted on: CB‑033‑2025 was amended, CB‑016‑2025 and CB‑030‑2025 were enacted, while CB‑005‑2025 was removed from the agenda. No action was taken on the building‑code update (CB‑053‑2025).

• Consent agenda adopted (10‑0)
• Appointment of Darryl Barnes to M‑NCPPC confirmed (10‑0)
• CB‑005‑2025 removed from agenda, no action
• CB‑053‑2025 introduced, no vote recorded
• CB‑033‑2025 amended (9‑0)
• CB‑016‑2025 enacted (10‑0)
• CB‑030‑2025 enacted (10‑0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Prince George's County Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will review four ordinances concerning development standards, opioid treatment services, site plan reviews, and administrative hearings. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on July 3, 2025, at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building.

• CB-026-2025: Ordinance modifying parking requirements for senior-serving developments in transit-oriented zones
• CB-027-2025: Ordinance defining opioid treatment centers as a new principal use type
• CB-042-2025: Ordinance amending decision standards for detailed site plans and special exceptions
• CB-062-2025: Act concerning administrative hearings and judicial review requirements

The committee voted to favorably recommend Ordinance CB-027-2025, which defines opioid treatment centers as a new principal use type and sets zoning, conditions, and parking requirements. The motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, and passed unanimously with five votes in favor. CB-026-2025, CB-042-2025, and CB-062-2025 were each held in committee.

• Held CB-026-2025 ordinance on development standards in transit‑oriented zones (4‑1 vote)
• Favorably recommended CB-027-2025 ordinance preserving access to opioid treatment services with amendments (5‑0 vote)
• Held CB-042-2025 ordinance on application‑specific review procedures and decision standards (5‑0 vote)
• Held CB-062-2025 act concerning administrative hearings (5‑0 vote)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to amend the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan and another resolution to temporarily suspend police response time calculations.

• Appointment of Darryl Barnes to the M-NCPPC Commission
• CR-053-2025: Resolution concerning 2018 Water and Sewer Plan amendments
• CR-080-2025: Resolution to suspend police response time calculations

The Committee of the Whole approved the appointment of Hon. Darryl Barnes to the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission by an 11‑aye vote. A resolution to change water and sewer category designations (CR‑053‑2025) was reported out with no recommendation, also by an 11‑aye vote. The resolution on adequate public‑safety response time testing (CR‑080‑2025) was held in committee with an 8‑aye vote, three members absent.

• Approved appointment of Darryl Barnes to M‑NCPPC (11‑aye)
• Reported out CR‑053‑2025 water and sewer plan resolution with no recommendation (11‑aye)
• Held CR‑080‑2025 public safety response time resolution in committee (8‑aye, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Prince George’s County Council and the Planning Board of the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing. The hearing will consider the preliminary West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel sector plan and the proposed Sectional Map Amendment (Draft III, CR‑002‑2022). Staff from the M‑NCPPC, including Project Manager Thomas Lester and Deputy Project Manager Justin Thornton, will present the plan. Members of the public may comment for up to two minutes, with written comments accepted electronically through July 16, 2025.

• Joint public hearing on the Preliminary West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (Draft III, CR‑002‑2022)
• Presentation by M‑NCPPC staff: Thomas Lester (Project Manager) and Justin Thornton (Deputy Project Manager)
• Public comment limited to two minutes per speaker; written comments accepted via eComment portal until July 16, 2025

The council held a joint public hearing on the West Hyattsville‑Queens Chapel sector plan and proposed Sectional Map Amendment. Council members, planning board members, and members of the public presented comments. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by a unanimous motion. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

County Council

The County Council will hold a legislative session to discuss several new bills, including a health program for food insecurity and updated cannabis use standards. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments for affordable housing and industrial business operating hours.

• CB-067-2025: Establishment of the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program
• CB-065-2025: Ordinance revising cannabis use standards and parking regulations
• CB-064-2025: Act to restrict operating hours of industrial businesses near residential areas
• CB-066-2025: Zoning map amendment to streamline affordable housing development
• CR-053-2025: Public hearing on water and sewer category designations for the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan

The Council approved the June 16 and June 17, 2025 Council and Board of Health minutes and adopted the consent agenda. A public hearing was held for CB-041-2025, the universal design housing ordinance, which was enacted by an 11‑aye vote. The resolution on the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan (CR-053-2025) was discharged from its committee by an 11‑aye vote. The meeting was recessed unanimously before reconvening later in the day.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (11‑aye)
• Enacted CB-041-2025 universal design housing ordinance (11‑aye)
• Discharged CR-053-2025 water and sewer plan resolution from committee (11‑aye)
• Recessed meeting (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting at 3:53 p.m. (no vote recorded)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will discuss a resolution calling for an audit of overdose-reversing medication compliance in Prince George’s County Public Schools. The body will also receive briefings on graduation reports and the Summer Youth Employment Program.

• CR-076-2025: Resolution calling for an audit of overdose-reversing medication requirements in schools
• Briefing on the SY 2024 PGCPS Graduation Report
• Briefing from the Office of Human Resource Management on the Summer Youth Employment Program

The Education and Workforce Development Committee voted to favorably recommend Resolution CR-076-2025, which calls on the Board of Education to audit schools for compliance with overdose‑reversing medication requirements. The motion passed with five votes in favor and none against. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Resolution CR-076-2025 recommended to County Council (5‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (5‑0)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will discuss three legislative acts. These include proposals for federal worker financial aid, changes to police facility requirements, and the designation of county real property as surplus.

• CB-024-2025: Act to establish emergency financial assistance and job support for laid-off federal workers
• CB-029-2025: Act to remove police facility adequacy requirements from subdivision regulations
• CB-058-2025: Act to declare certain County-owned real property parcels as surplus

The committee voted to favorably recommend CB-024-2025, the Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act, with amendments. It also voted to postpone CB-029-2025, which would remove police facility adequacy requirements, indefinitely. Finally, the committee favorably recommended CB-058-2025, declaring certain county-owned parcels surplus.

• CB-024-2025 (Federal Worker Emergency Assistance Act) favorably recommended with amendments (4‑0)
• CB-029-2025 (Police Facility Adequacy) postponed indefinitely (4‑0)
• CB-058-2025 (County Real Property surplus designation) favorably recommended (4‑0)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will receive a briefing on the Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan Update. The body will also consider legislation regarding wildlife and animal control.

• Briefing on the Prince George’s County Climate Action Plan Update
• CB-023-2025: Proposed act to create a study and fee for protecting wildlife and a joint action plan for wildlife control

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Compensation Review Commission and Charter Review Commission will approve the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes. They will receive briefings on the duties, responsibilities, and time commitments of the County Executive, Council members, and Council Chair. A salary comparison briefing for the County Executive and Council members will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with additional questions, discussion, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of May 7, 2025 Minutes
• Briefing on duties, responsibilities and time commitments of County Executive, Council members and Chair
• Briefing on County Executive and Council Members salary comparisons
• Additional Questions/Discussion
• Next Meeting scheduling

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board convened at 1:23 p.m. and held three briefings on sexual health, Medicaid cuts, and federal healthcare budget impacts. No policy motions or votes were recorded during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 2:49 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is meeting to vote on several bills, including police vehicle pursuit conduct and the prohibition of objects on public roads. The body will also consider updates to alarm permits and the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan.

• CB-061-2025: Zoey’s Law regarding police vehicle pursuits conduct and reporting
• CB-015-2025: Clean Curb Act of 2025 prohibiting cones and objects on public rights of way
• CB-039-2025: Replacing physical alarm permits with electronic permits and removing a $25.00 replacement fee
• CR-059-2025: Review and approval of the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan
• CR-073-2025: Adjusting the School Facilities Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2026

The council adopted the consent agenda after a motion by Harrison and a second by Watson, with nine members voting aye, one absent, and one abstaining. Four council bills were enacted: the Snow Removal Operations Reporting Act (CB-012-2025), the Clean Curb Act of 2025 (CB-015-2025), and the Impoundment and Notices to Owners Act (CB-038-2025). Each enactment motion received unanimous aye votes from all eleven members present. No members of the public spoke during the hearings for these items.

• Adopt Consent Agenda (motion by Harrison, seconded by Watson) – 9 aye, 1 absent, 1 abstain
• Enact CB-012-2025 Snow Removal Operations Reporting Act (motion by Blegay, seconded by Watson) – 11 aye
• Enact CB-015-2025 Clean Curb Act (motion by Olson, seconded by Watson) – 11 aye
• Enact CB-038-2025 Impoundment and Notices to Owners Act (motion by Harrison, seconded by Fisher) – 11 aye

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss legislative items. Most listed bills are noted as being held, with one active item concerning the alignment of the local building code with national electrical standards.

• CB-053-2025: Update Building Code of Prince George’s County to conform to 2020 National Electrical Code
• CB-043-2025: Ordinance amending permitted uses in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone (Held)
• CB-048-2025: Act concerning deceptive trade practices by landlords (Held)
• CB-050-2025: Act to establish an investigation unit within the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (Held)
• CB-051-2025: Act allowing email service for Housing Code notices of violation and citations (Held)

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee held several bills in committee, held one bill indefinitely, and favorably recommended a building code update. Motions to hold CB-043-2025, CB-048-2025, and CB-050-2025 were approved. CB-051-2025 was held indefinitely, and CB-053-2025 was favorably recommended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Held CB-043-2025 in Committee (3-2)
• Held CB-048-2025 in Committee (3-2)
• Held CB-050-2025 in Committee (3-2)
• Held CB-051-2025 indefinitely (3-2)
• Favorably recommended CB-053-2025 (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (3-2)

County Council

The County Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing to consider designating two properties as Historic Sites: the Maerlender-Hughes House and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House. The hearing will include staff presentations and allow for public testimony.

• Joint public hearing on Historic Site Designation for Maerlender-Hughes House
• Joint public hearing on Historic Site Designation for Clarence and Edith Pearce House
• Public testimony limited to two minutes per speaker
• Written comments accepted via eComment portal until July 1, 2025

The County Council and the Prince George's County Planning Board held a joint public hearing on the proposed historic site designation of the Maerlender‑Hughes House and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House. The hearing featured presentations by M‑NCPPC staff and allowed public comment limited to two minutes per speaker. No actions on the designations were taken; the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously (8‑0)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will discuss legislation regarding traffic monitoring and speed humps. The body is also reviewing resolutions to approve stop sign monitoring locations in four municipalities.

• CB-019-2025: Act concerning speed humps and speed monitoring systems for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
• CB-033-2025: Act concerning building permit documentation for municipalities
• CR-067-2025: Resolution for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of District Heights
• CR-068-2025: Resolution for stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of University Park
• CR-069-2025 and CR-070-2025: Resolutions for stop sign monitoring in the City of Glenarden and Town of Fairmount Heights

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee held CB-019-2025, the speed humps and speed monitoring systems bill, in committee with a 3‑2 vote. It also favorably reported CB-033-2025, the municipal‑county building permit documentation bill, with recommended amendments by a 3‑2 vote. Four resolutions (CR-067 through CR-070) authorizing stop‑sign monitoring system locations in District Heights, University Park, Glenarden, and Fairmount Heights were each favorably recommended to the County Council by a 3‑2 vote.

• Held CB-019-2025 speed humps and monitoring bill in committee (3-2)
• Favorably reported CB-033-2025 building permit documentation bill with amendments (3-2)
• Favorably recommended CR-067-2025 stop‑sign monitoring for City of District Heights (3-2)
• Favorably recommended CR-068-2025 stop‑sign monitoring for Town of University Park (3-2)
• Favorably recommended CR-069-2025 stop‑sign monitoring for City of Glenarden (3-2)
• Favorably recommended CR-070-2025 stop‑sign monitoring for Town of Fairmount Heights (3-2)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will vote on two collective bargaining acts and related salary schedule resolutions for the Fraternal Order of Police and the Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association. It will also consider a resolution to adjust the School Facilities Surcharge for fiscal year 2026. These items address wages, benefits, and a school‑facility fee required by state law.

• CB-057-2025 act to amend the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Prince George’s County Lodge 89, Inc.
• CR-071-2025 resolution to amend the County Salary Plan (Salary Schedule L) reflecting that police agreement
• CB-059-2025 act to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, Inc.
• CR-072-2025 resolution to amend the County Salary Plan (Salary Schedule D) reflecting that correctional officers agreement
• CR-073-2025 resolution to adjust the School Facilities Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2026

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to favorably recommend several collective bargaining agreements for the Fraternal Order of Police and the Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, along with related salary schedule resolutions. It also approved resolutions to adjust the School Facilities and Public Safety and Behavioral Health surcharges for FY 2026, and a bill to declare certain county‑owned parcels surplus. The agenda additions were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• CB-057-2025 (Police collective bargaining act) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CR-071-2025 (Police salary schedule L resolution) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CB-059-2025 (Correctional officers collective bargaining act) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CR-072-2025 (Correctional officers salary schedule D resolution) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CR-073-2025 (School Facilities surcharge adjustment) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CR-074-2025 (Public Safety & Behavioral Health surcharge adjustment) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• CB-060-2025 (County real property surplus act) – Favorably recommended (9‑aye)
• Meeting adjourned – Unanimous vote (9‑aye)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee held CB-029-2025 in committee (4-1) and withdrew CB-037-2025. It amended and favorably recommended CB-049-2025, establishing a Youth Advisory Program (5-0). The committee also approved supplementary appropriations, compensation changes, an alcohol‑licensing resolution, and a public‑safety employment bill with the recorded vote totals.

• CB-029-2025 held in committee (4-1, Burroughs absent)
• CB-037-2025 withdrawn
• CB-049-2025 amended (5-0)
• CB-049-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (5-0)
• CB-054-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (4-1, Burroughs absent)
• CR-050-2025 favorable (4-1, Burroughs absent)
• CR-003-2025 amended (5-0)
• CR-003-2025 favorably recommended with amendments (5-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a second reading of three bills, including a historic preservation commission amendment and collective bargaining agreements for the Fraternal Order of Police and the Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association. It will also introduce two resolutions to adjust the School Facilities surcharge and the Public Safety and Behavioral Health surcharge for Fiscal Year 2026. These items will be considered after routine consent agenda approvals.

• CB-034-2025 – Second reading of an act revising the composition of the Historic Preservation Commission
• CB-057-2025 – Second reading of an act amending the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Prince George’s County Lodge 89, Inc.
• CB-059-2025 – Second reading of an act approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association
• CR-073-2025 – Resolution to adjust the School Facilities surcharge for Fiscal Year 2026
• CR-074-2025 – Resolution to adjust the Public Safety and Behavioral Health surcharge for Fiscal Year 2026

The council approved an agenda additions package by a 9‑0 vote, which added several new items to the meeting agenda. Prior council minutes from May 20, May 27, May 29 and June 3 were also approved. First readings were presented for Bills CB-057, CB-058 and CB-059, and four resolutions (CR-075, CR-071, CR-072, CR-073) were introduced and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved prior council minutes (May 20, May 27, May 29, June 3) – consent agenda
• Approved agenda additions package (9-0) – added new bills and resolutions
• First reading presented for Bill CB-057 (collective bargaining for Fraternal Order of Police) – referred to Committee of the Whole
• First reading presented for Bill CB-058 (county real property surplus) – referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• First reading presented for Bill CB-059 (collective bargaining for Correctional Officers) – referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Resolution CR-075 (MBE Accelerator Cohort Program) – referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Introduced Resolution CR-071 (salary schedule for Fraternal Order of Police) – referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Resolution CR-072 (salary schedule for Correctional Officers) – referred to Committee of the Whole

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee is reviewing three proposed acts. These include changes to woodland conservation requirements, updates to the antilitter and weed ordinance, and a new process for road paving approvals.

• CB-046-2025: Proposed changes to woodland and wildlife habitat conservation, including fee-in-lieu credits and application exemptions
• CB-031-2025: Proposed updates to the Antilitter and Weed Ordinance, including increased fines and tax liens for noncompliance
• CB-030-2025: Proposed requirement for a list of roads to be repaved to be provided to the County Council before contract approval

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee voted to favorably report out CB-046-2025, CB-031-2025, and CB-030-2025 with recommended amendments. Each motion passed with the recorded vote tallies. No other substantive actions were taken.

• CB-046-2025 reported favorably with recommended amendments (4-1 vote: Harrison, Dernoga, Fisher, Blegay aye; Olson abstain)
• CB-031-2025 reported favorably with recommended amendments (4-1 vote: Olson, Harrison, Dernoga, Blegay aye; Fisher excused)
• CB-030-2025 reported favorably with recommended amendments (5-0 vote: Olson, Harrison, Dernoga, Fisher, Blegay aye)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will receive a briefing on the Prince George's County Public Schools Graduation Report. The meeting also includes a round table discussion with the Prince George's County Board of Education.

• Briefing on Prince George's County Public Schools Graduation Report
• Round table discussion with the Prince George's County Board of Education

The committee postponed the graduation report briefing to the next meeting on June 30 at 1:30 p.m. A round‑table discussion with the Prince George’s County Board of Education was conducted. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Moved graduation report briefing to June 30, 1:30 p.m.

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will review several zoning matters, including a detailed site plan for 155 single‑family attached townhouses at Michael's Retreat on MD 373. It will also consider amendments to three Oak Creek Club basic plans that would add 36 single‑family detached units each. Additional items include a buffer deviation at Flats at Glenridge Station, a detailed site plan for 245 multifamily units at the same site, and a certification for an auto‑towing station on Rhode Island Avenue.

• Oak Creek Club (A-8427-02, A-8578-02, A-8579-02) – amendment to add 36 single‑family detached dwelling units per case
• DET-2023-003 Michael's Retreat – detailed site plan for 155 single‑family attached (townhouse) units and a waiver for an internal bicycle circulation system
• DDS-24002 Flats at Glenridge Station – departure from buffer requirement, reducing planted buffer to 0.5 ft
• DSP-23008 Flats at Glenridge Station – detailed site plan for a 275,625‑sq‑ft building with 245 multifamily units and office space
• CNU-00558-2024-U Rhode Island Ave Riverdale – certification of non‑conforming use for an auto‑towing station

The District Council approved the June 9 meeting minutes. It referred three Oak Creek Club basic plan amendments for documentation. The council waived elections to review six separate planning items, including a detailed site plan for 155 townhouses at Michael's Retreat. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 9 District Council minutes (8-0)
• Referred Oak Creek Club basic plan amendments A-8427-02, A-8578-02, A-8579-02 for document (8-0)
• Waived election to review Michael's Retreat detailed site plan (DET-2023-003) (8-0)
• Waived election to review DDS-24002 Flats at Glenridge Station (8-0)
• Waived election to review DSP-23008 Flats at Glenridge Station (8-0)
• Waived election to review SDP-0317-H11 Cameron Grove specific design plan (8-0)
• Waived election to review CNU-00558-2024-U Rhode Island Ave Riverdale (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will review several draft ordinances. Items include a transit‑oriented zone development standards ordinance for senior‑serving projects, a new principal use type for opioid treatment centers, and a resolution to approve that use type. The committee will also consider a grading‑permit ordinance for the LCD Zone and an amendment to site‑plan decision standards requiring master‑plan consistency.

• CB-026-2025 ordinance on parking and site‑plan requirements for senior‑serving developments in transit‑oriented zones
• CB-027-2025 ordinance defining opioid treatment centers as a new principal use type with zoning and parking rules
• CR-043-2025 resolution approving the new principal use type for opioid treatment centers
• CB-040-2025 ordinance authorizing grading permits in the LCD Zone
• CB-042-2025 ordinance amending decision standards for detailed site plans and special exceptions to require master‑plan consistency

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee held CB-026-2025, CB-027-2025, and CR-043-2025 in committee for further study, each vote 4‑0 with one member absent. It favorably recommended CB-040-2025, authorizing grading permits in the LCD zone, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The committee also held CB-042-2025 in committee, voting 5‑0.

• Held CB-026-2025 ordinance on transit‑oriented zone parking standards in committee (4‑0, Hawkins absent)
• Held CB-027-2025 ordinance on opioid treatment center use regulations in committee (4‑0, Hawkins absent)
• Held CR-043-2025 resolution establishing opioid treatment centers as a principal use in committee (4‑0, Hawkins absent)
• Favorably recommended CB-040-2025 ordinance for LCD zone grading permits with amendments (5‑0)
• Held CB-042-2025 ordinance on detailed site plan and special exception standards in committee (5‑0)

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will discuss a resolution directing the Department of Health to study the public health impact of fast food, liquor, and tobacco store distribution in neighborhoods. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Opioid Abatement Project from the Health Department's Behavioral Health Division.

• CR-054-2025: Resolution for a public health impact investigation of fast food, liquor, and tobacco store locations
• Briefing on the Opioid Abatement Project by the Behavioral Health Division

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to adopt Resolution CR‑054‑2025, directing the County Department of Health to study the public‑health impact of fast‑food, liquor and tobacco store locations. The resolution was sponsored by Councilmembers Oriadha and Burroughs and was favorably recommended. The meeting also included a briefing on opioid abatement initiatives, but no action was taken on that topic. The committee adjourned at 2:54 p.m.

• Approved Resolution CR‑054‑2025 public health impact investigation (5‑aye)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, Washington Suburban Transit Commission, and the county government itself. The meeting also includes resolutions to approve the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget and to modify water system development charges.

• Adoption of WSSC FY2026 water and sewer rates and tax levies
• Approval of WSSC FY2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program
• Adoption of Prince George's County FY2026 current expense and capital budgets
• Resolution to modify Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission System Development Charges
• Approval of Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget

The County Council adopted the FY 2026 operating and capital budgets for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, approving a combined budget of $1,829,912,800 and a 9.5% rate increase. It also approved the WSSC 2026‑2031 capital improvements program, the Washington Suburban Transit Commission FY 2026 budget and tax levy, the Revenue Authority FY 2026 operating budget and capital program, and the Redevelopment Authority FY 2026 capital budget of $2.336 million. All motions passed with votes ranging from eight to nine ayes.

• Adopted FY 2026 WSSC operating and capital budgets (8‑aye, Oriadha absent, Harrison abstain)
• Adopted WSSC 2026‑2031 Capital Improvements Program and FY 2026 capital budget (9‑aye, Harrison abstain)
• Adopted WSTC FY 2026 budget and tax rates (9‑aye, Harrison abstain)
• Adopted Revenue Authority FY 2026 operating budget and capital improvement program (8‑aye, Harrison and Hawkins abstain)
• Adopted Redevelopment Authority FY 2026 capital budget of $2,336,000 (9‑aye, Harrison abstain)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two resolutions. Resolution CR-057-2025 proposes adopting the Prince George's County Five-Year Transit Vision Plan to guide public transportation services for the next five years. Resolution CR-059-2025 proposes transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval.

• Adopt the Five-Year Transit Vision Plan (CR-057-2025)
• Transmit the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan for review (CR-059-2025)

The Committee of the Whole voted 9‑0 to favorably recommend Resolution CR-057-2025, which adopts the Prince George's County Five‑Year Transit Vision Plan. The committee also voted 9‑0 to amend Resolution CR-059-2025 and then 9‑0 to favorably recommend it with those amendments. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• CR-057-2025: Resolution adopting Five-Year Transit Vision Plan favorably recommended (9‑0)
• CR-059-2025: Resolution amended (9‑0)
• CR-059-2025: Resolution with amendments favorably recommended (9‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous 9‑0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a first reading of several bills, including a bill to address deceptive trade practices by landlords. The council will also consider a youth advisory inclusion act, a supplementary appropriations bill, and resolutions on stop‑sign monitoring and the Local Impact Grant Funds multiyear plan. Items on the consent agenda will be approved by motion without separate discussion.

• CB-048-2025 – Act concerning deceptive trade practices by landlords
• CB-049-2025 – Youth Advisory Inclusion Act
• CB-054-2025 – Supplementary Appropriations for unanticipated costs
• CR-058-2025 – Resolution on stop‑sign monitoring systems in Mt. Rainier
• CR-059-2025 – Resolution transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds multiyear plan

The County Council approved the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan for FY 2025‑2027, allocating $1,800,000 from video lottery terminal taxes to support Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Community College, including Crossland High School’s Career Academy and the Financial Empowerment Center. The resolution (CR‑059‑2025) was introduced by several council members and referred to the Committee of the Whole. The council also approved multiple resolutions authorizing stop‑sign monitoring systems in Mt. Rainier, District Heights, University Park, and Glenarden.

• Approved Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan ($1.8M) – CR‑059‑2025
• Authorized stop‑sign monitoring systems in City of Mt. Rainier – CR‑058‑2025
• Authorized stop‑sign monitoring systems in City of District Heights – CR‑067‑2025
• Authorized stop‑sign monitoring systems in Town of University Park – CR‑068‑2025
• Authorized stop‑sign monitoring systems in City of Glenarden – CR‑069‑2025
• Motion to accept agenda additions carried 9‑aye – Additions to the agenda
• Approved County Council Minutes for May 12, 2025 (Board of Health) – consent agenda
• Approved County Council Minutes for May 13, 2025 – consent agenda

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will discuss several legislative acts, including updates to universal design for housing and the composition of the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting also includes a briefing from the Prince George's County Farm Bureau.

• CB-034-2025: Revising the composition of the Historic Preservation Commission
• CB-035-2025: Revisions to Universal Design for Housing design elements and clearances
• CB-041-2025: Repealing Section 27-61603(b) of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Universal Design
• CB-045-2025: Amending rule-making authority for the Common Ownership Communities Program
• Briefing with Prince George's County Farm Bureau representatives

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee favorably recommended four council bills with amendments. CB-034-2025 (Historic Preservation Commission) and CB-035-2025 (Universal Design for Housing) each passed 4‑1. CB-041-2025 (Green Building Standards/Universal Design zoning) also passed 4‑1. CB-045-2025 (Common Ownership Communities Program rules) passed 3‑1.

• CB-034-2025 Historic Preservation Commission composition – recommended with amendments (4‑1)
• CB-035-2025 Universal Design for Housing revisions – recommended with amendments (4‑1)
• CB-041-2025 Green Building Standards – Universal Design zoning repeal – recommended with amendments (4‑1)
• CB-045-2025 Common Ownership Communities Program rules – recommended to County Council (3‑1)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed Resolution CR-057-2025 to adopt the Prince George's County Five-Year Transit Vision Plan. After discussion, no action was taken on the resolution. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote of all seven members present.

• Resolution CR-057-2025 (Transit Vision Plan) discussed; no action taken
• Adjournment motion carried unanimously (7-0)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council approved the May 5, 2025 council minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Detailed Site Plan for DSP‑23020 Central Industrial Park with conditions, again by a 7‑0 vote. The certification request for a nonconforming auto‑towing station (CNU‑00558‑2024‑U) was deferred.

• Approved May 5, 2025 council minutes (7‑0)
• Approved DSP‑23020 Central Industrial Park site plan with conditions (7‑0)
• Deferred certification of nonconforming auto‑towing station (CNU‑00558‑2024‑U)