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Prince George's County Council
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building
1301 McCormick Dr
Largo, MD 20774

Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
10:00 AM
Committee Room 2027

County Council
Krystal Oriadha, Chair, District 7
Eric C. Olson, Vice Chair, District 3
Shayla D. Adams-Stafford, District 5
Timothy J. Adams, District 4
Wala Blegay, At-Large
Edward P. Burroughs III, District 8
Thomas E. Dernoga, District 1
Wanika Fisher, District 2
Sydney J. Harrison, District 9
Danielle I. Hunter, District 6
Jolene Ivey, At-Large
David Murray, Council Administrator

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Dr. Bobby Manning, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of District Heights
Church (The Heights Church), District Heights
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 29

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1. CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed under the consent agenda have been distributed to each
member of the Council for review, are considered to be routine and will be
acted upon by motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion
of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
(a) Approval of County Council Minutes

MIN 07272026

County Council Minutes dated July 27, 2026

Draft: 1

(b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation)

CB-076-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMMERCIAL REINVESTMENT
AND INNOVATION PROJECTS ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of
establishing an alternative, streamlined development review and appeal process
for the highest priority transit-oriented development areas, called Regional
Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers in Prince George’s County’s Plan
2035 General Plan, to stimulate greater economic growth in Prince George’s
County, subject to certain conditions.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026076
LDR-13-2026 Summary
LDR-13-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-13-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-13-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet

To be presented by Council Member Oriadha; referral to PHED
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-077-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - COMMUNITY
SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL USES for the purpose of permitting certain
community service and commercial uses by right in Residential,
Single-Family-Attached (RSF-A) zones; and amending use standards for
permitted community service and commercial uses to promote the productive
reuse of existing buildings and ensure compatibility with surrounding
neighborhood in which these uses are proposed.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026077
LDR-30-2026 Summary
LDR-030-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-30-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-30-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet

To be presented by Council Member Oriadha; referral to PHED
Legislative History:

CB-078-2026
Draft: 1

6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
INTEGRITY ACT for the purpose of the creation of guidelines that include a
restriction as to how publicly funded correspondence from elected officials can be
sent out to residents.

Sponsor(s): Ivey
Attachment(s): B2026078

To be presented by Council Member Ivey; referral to PHED

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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-079-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING VACANT ATTACHED PROPERTY for the
purpose of strengthening enforcement of housing and property standards on
vacant attached properties; providing the process for application, issuance, and
execution of administrative search warrants for the purpose of Code enforcement;
defining vacant unmaintained attached vacant dwelling or building; providing for
a process for conducting internal inspections for unmaintained vacant attached
properties; and generally relating to vacant property.

Attachment(s): B2026079

To be presented by Council Member Olson; referral to PHED
CB-080-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING for the
purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; providing for certain
exemptions; making technical corrections to existing County universal design for
housing law; providing for the applicability of provisions of this Act; providing
for certain exemptions; providing for certain universal design element
requirements for certain multifamily dwelling property; providing for revisions to
a certain waiver provision; providing for revisions to certain penalty provisions;
and generally regarding universal design for housing in the County.

Sponsor(s): Ivey
Attachment(s): B2026080

To be presented by Council Member Ivey; referral to PHED
CB-081-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NONRESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES - SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE
MIXED-USE COMMUNITY for the purpose of defining the use “Sustainable
Inclusive Mixed-Use Community” in the Zoning Ordinance; permitting the use in
the Residential Estate (RE) zone pursuant to the grant of a special exception; and
establishing certain requirements applicable to said special exception.

Sponsor(s): Adams
Attachment(s): B2026081
LDR-149-2026 Summary
LDR-14-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-149-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-149-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
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To be presented by Council Member Adams; referral to PHED
Legislative History:
6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-082-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES - USE
REGULATIONS for the purpose of making the use regulations for Cannabis
dispensaries and Cannabis micro-dispensaries consistent with provisions of State
law; and generally regarding Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026082
LDR-151-2026 Summary

To be presented by Council Member Oriadha; referral to PHED
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Support proposed legislative
amendment

7/28/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Support proposed legislative
amendment

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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-083-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONVENIENCE STORES -TOBACCO
PRODUCT SALES for the purpose of amending to the transitional provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit food or beverage store uses under the prior
ordinance; modifying the definition of the Convenience Store use in the Zoning
Ordinance to prohibit the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products; remove
certain use requirements for convenience store related to the sale of tobacco
products; and providing for a transition period to ensure compliance.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026083
LDR-152-2026 Summary
LDR-152-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-152-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-153-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet

To be presented by Council Member Oriadha; referral to PHED
Legislative History:

CB-084-2026
Draft: 1

6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STREAMLINING SITE PLAN
REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of amending the Zoning Ordinance to
establish a combined application for detailed site plans and preliminary plans of
major subdivision; authorizing concurrent review of certain development-related
applications, including natural resource inventory plans, stormwater management
concept plans; and generally relating to development plan review.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026084
LDR-153-2026 Summary
LDR-153-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-153-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-153-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
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To be presented by Council Member Oriadha; referral to PHED
Legislative History:
6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-085-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED
DATA CENTERS for the purpose of permitting Qualified Data Centers in
certain Rural Agricultural and Residential Base Zones subject to additional
development requirements, and repealing the exemption from detailed site plan
review for qualified data centers under certain circumstances.

Sponsor(s): Fisher
Attachment(s): B2026085
LDR-155-2026 Summary
LDR-155-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-155-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-155-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet

To be presented by Council Member Fisher; referral to PHED
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

6/30/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

7/14/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

7/28/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

No position on proposed legislative
amendment

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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-086-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY SAFE SPACES ACT REPORTING VIOLATIONS for the purpose of broadening the scope of
existing law governing reporting of certain unauthorized use of County-owned or
County-controlled property, unauthorized access to nonpublic spaces of County
facilities, or harmful conduct by certain individuals; requiring an online platform
for submission of reports of violations; providing guidance for the contents of
reports; permitting the use of the online platform by the Office of Law to assist in
enforcement; and generally relating to the Community Safe Spaces Act.

Sponsor(s): Dernoga and Olson
Attachment(s): B2026086

To be presented by Council Members Dernoga and Olson; referral to GOFP
CB-087-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICAL CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S
COUNTY for the purpose of updating the enforcement provisions of the
Electrical Code to provide for administrative adjudication of appeals from notices
of violation, additional civil and criminal penalties for violations, and the
issuance of citations for violations, as well as provisions to prevent the transfer of
properties that have existing violations.

Attachment(s): B2026
CB-087-2026 Transmittal

To be presented by The Chair (by request County Executive); referral to
PHED
CB-088-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING CONCURRENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of streamlining the development review process
by authorizing concurrent review of proposed stormwater management concept
plans, natural resources inventory plans, and 100-year floodplain delineations;
and generally related to the Water Resources Protection and Grading Code.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026088
CB-089-2026
Draft: 1

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AN ACT CONCERNING SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONVENIENCE STORES for the purpose of prohibiting the sale or
distribution of tobacco products, tobacco smoking accessories, and electronic
cigarettes in convenience stores, food and beverage stores, and grocery stores of a
certain size; adding certain definitions; increasing penalties for violations of the
law; and generally relating to the sale or distribution of tobacco products.
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Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026089
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-090-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING SUBDIVISION REVIEW ACT
OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing a combined application for detailed site
plans and preliminary plans of major subdivision; authorizing concurrent review
of certain development-related applications during subdivision review, including
natural resource inventory plans, 100-year flood plain delineation, stormwater
management concept plans, and concept grading, erosion, and sediment control
plans; and generally relating to development plan review.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026090
CB-091-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT OMBUDSMAN FOR PRINCE
GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing a Development
Ombudsman for Prince George’s County to assist in improving interagency
collaboration and efficiency in the development review and permitting processes;
and generally relating to the development review process.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026091
CB-092-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) for the
purpose of providing for accessory dwelling unit requirements; providing for the
prohibition on the short-term rental of accessory dwelling units; providing for
accessory dwelling unit rental requirements; providing for accessory dwelling
units under the Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Ordinance and the Tree Canopy
Coverage Ordinance; providing for accessory dwelling unit impervious surface
requirements; providing for accessory dwelling unit individual sewage disposal
systems requirements; and generally regarding accessory dwelling units.

Sponsor(s): Dernoga
Attachment(s): B2026092
CB-093-2026
Draft: 1

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AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE CANNABIS
REINVESTMENT AND RESTORATION BOARD METHODOLOGY
AND PROCESS RECOMMENDATIONS for the purpose of amending
methodology, process and other various provisions of the Prince George’s County
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Code as it relates to the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026093
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-094-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR ELDERLY
INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED INCOME for the purpose of establishing a
property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income; providing for
eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax
credit for elderly individuals of limited income.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026094
CB-095-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL FOR
ELDERLY OR DISABLED HOMEOWNERS for the purpose of expanding
the eligibility for elderly or disabled homeowners to defer annual increases in
their County property tax; increasing the amount of County property taxes that
may be deferred; reducing the interest rate charged on deferred taxes; and
generally relating to property tax assessment, collection, and levy.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026095
CB-096-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL PARKING ON UNPAVED
AREAS for the purpose of clarifying the prohibition against the standing or
parking of vehicles on unpaved areas of residential lots and clarifying the
enforcement authority.

Sponsor(s): Dernoga
Attachment(s): B2026096
CB-097-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
SITES PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring an annual publication of
potential high quality development sites suitable for affordable housing
development in Prince George’s County; and generally related to affordable
housing.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026097
CB-098-2026
Draft: 1
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AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT - REDUCED RENT
FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED TENANTS for the purpose of establishing a
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property tax credit for owners of rental dwellings who provide reduced rent to
elderly or disabled tenants; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit;
and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited
income.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026098
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-099-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL HOUSING PROVIDER FINANCING
PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a small housing provider financing
program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund to provide grants and
low-interest financing for small landlords who own a limited number of rental
units and agree to preserve affordability; amending the purposes and uses of the
Fund to provide for the program; making certain technical corrections; and
generally relating to the Housing Investment Trust Fund.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026099
CB-100-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of requiring an
evaluation of County-owned surplus property for suitability for development as
elderly or affordable housing; requiring the determination to be submitted to the
County Council with the annual inventory of surplus property; requiring that
certain economic development projects that include residential units and that
involve the disposition of county surplus property provide a certain percentage of
affordable housing units; and generally relating to the sale, lease, or other
disposition of County property.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026100
CB-101-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING RETURNING CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of reducing recidivism and
improving public safety by requiring that a certain percentage of the work hours
on certain public procurement projects be worked by returning citizens, subject to
certain conditions; and generally relating to the employment of returning citizens.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026101
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CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-102-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS for the purpose of modifying the Prince
George’s County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program to increase employer
reimbursement subsidies, adjust timing of reimbursements, and revise definitions;
and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Re-entry Employment
Incentive Program.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026102
CB-103-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS - PERSONAL
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION for the purpose of reducing and restructuring
the personal property tax exemption on the personal property of a Qualified Data
Center; defining certain terms; providing for certain amounts of personal property
tax exemptions under certain conditions; requiring compliance with certain
supplier diversity, County-based small business, and County resident employment
conditions as a condition of a certain reduction in assessment; requiring a certain
annual certification; providing that a certain reduction in assessment shall not
apply under certain circumstances; providing for certain penalties; requiring a
certain annual report; requiring a certain notice; and generally relating to personal
property tax exemptions on qualified data centers.

Sponsor(s): Dernoga
Attachment(s): B2026103
CB-104-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of consolidating the review of erosion and
sediment control plans, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to
erosion and sediment control.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026104
CB-105-2026
Draft: 1

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AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH-WAGE EMPLOYER FAST TRACK
PROGRAM for the purpose of creating an expedited, coordinated development
review pathway for employers that meet defined wage, investment,
apprenticeship, and job‑quality standards; establishing a dedicated
project‑management structure; and integrating permitting, inspections, for
workforce recruitment; providing incentives into a single accelerated approval
process; and generally regarding workforce development.

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Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026105
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-106-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
FUND for the purpose of transitioning the Economic Development Incentive
Fund into a performance‑based structure that rewards employers for doing
business in the County; providing for the purposes and uses of the Economic
Development Incentive Fund; providing for financial assistance and application
and approval of awards; and generally regarding the Economic Development
Incentive Fund.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026106
CB-107-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY
EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the
County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as
“Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning,
environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to
facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in
the County.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026107
CB-108-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND FIRST FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ACT for the purpose of providing for property acquisition and
disposition powers; providing for the Public Land First requirement; providing
for a standardized process for the Land Bank Authority to conduct affordability
feasibility assessments prior to the sale or distribution of real property; and
generally providing for publicly owned land to be considered for housing
affordability.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026108
CB-109-2026
Draft: 1

Prince George's County Council

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND AFFORDABILITY
REQUIREMENT for the purpose of requiring residential developments built on
County-owned land to include affordable housing units; establishing a “Public
Land Affordability Requirement” that ensures that any residential development of
ten or more units on County-owned property dedicates at least one-third of the
units as affordable for the life of the development as secured through long-term
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affordability covenants; and generally regarding affordable housing on
County-owned land.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026109
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CB-110-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL LANDLORD PRESERVATION GRANT
PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Small Landlord Preservation
Grant Program; providing County assistance to small landlords to support
affordable rental housing; providing that assistance from the Small Landlord
Preservation Grant Program is subject to the availability of funds subject to
allocation from the County budget and any other funding sources; providing that
the Department of Housing and Community Development shall administer
financial assistance awards from the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program
and will establish an application process, award procedures, and other regulations
necessary to implement the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program and will
publish and transmit to the County Council and the County Executive an annual
report no later than June 30th of each fiscal year; and generally relating to the
Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026110
(c) Introduction of Resolutions

CR-080-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SOCIAL HOUSING TASK FORCE for
the purpose of establishing the Social Housing Task Force; requiring the Social
Housing Task Force to study alternative housing financing and ownership
models; developing ideas for implementing their use in Prince George’s County;
transmitting a report of findings and recommendations to the Prince George’s
County Council and the County Executive; setting forth the procedures for the
selection and appointment of members; assigning duties and responsibilities;
setting forth provisions for administrative support of the task force; and setting a
time for the completion of work and termination of the temporary task force.

Sponsor(s): Adams-Stafford
Attachment(s): R2026080

To be introduced by Council Member Adams-Stafford; referral to PHED
CR-081-2026
Draft: 1
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A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON UTILITY
PRICE INCREASES for the purpose of requesting the Maryland Public Service
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Commission to impose a three-month moratorium on utility price increases for
low-and moderate-income households, certain senior households, and households
with persons with certain medical conditions in Prince George’s County; to
evaluate the cause of current utility rate increases for residents of Prince George’s
County, with special attention on the role of data centers in neighboring
communities, as well as the impact of last winter on utility increases; requesting
additional customer protections; and generally regarding utility rate increases in
Prince George’s County.

Sponsor(s): Adams-Stafford
Attachment(s): R2026081

To be introduced by Council Member Adams-Stafford; referral to TIEE
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CR-082-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING
WAIVER REQUEST FEE, TECHNOLOGY FEE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE for the purpose of increasing the
Universal Design for Housing Waiver Request Fee, Technology Fee and
Administrative Fee for the processing and review of an applicant’s universal
design for housing waiver request; and generally regarding waivers and
administrative fees.

Sponsor(s): Ivey
Attachment(s): R2026082
CR-082-2026 Attachment A

To be introduced by Council Member Ivey; referral to PHED
CR-083-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County
Council to require the Council to provide the means for virtual public
participation at Council meetings and public hearings.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): R2026083

To be introduced by Council Member Oriadha; referral to GOFP
CR-084-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING OWN THE BLOCK EDUCATION
INITIATIVE for the purpose of directing the Prince George’s County Economic
Development Corporation to develop and offer an educational program to County
residents on the fundamentals of commercial real estate investment.

Sponsor(s): Adams-Stafford
Prince George's County Council

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Attachment(s): R2026084

To be introduced by Council Member Adams-Stafford; referral to PHED
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

CR-085-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AUTISM EQUITY IN PRINCE
GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of encouraging a comprehensive
initiative to advance autism equity through inclusive public infrastructure, and
transparent data reporting. Such an initiative must supplement and coordinate
with existing programs, including the Infants & Toddlers Program, while filling
gaps in early outreach, awareness, and system navigation. The County Council
shall establish an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup to monitor the initiative’s
commencement and advise on the initiative’s continuous improvement.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): R2026085
CR-086-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY,
PERFORMANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY WORKGROUP for the
purpose of establishing a workgroup to review County agency performance data
and make recommendations for periodic performance reporting requirements.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): R2026086
Consent29-26

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

Draft: 1

2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

LTR 09012026
Draft: 1

Proposed letter to Jacob R. Day, Secretary of Maryland Department of Housing
and Community Development, regarding an extension of the timeline for
implementing Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation

Attachment(s): ADU Letter to Secretary Day- with VC Olson amendment
4. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION)

CB-069-2026
Draft: 1

Prince George's County Council

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PERMITTED
USES - PRIVATE SCHOOLS for the purpose of exempting certain private
school uses in the Residential, Rural Zone from the requirement for special
exception approval.
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Sponsor(s): Adams
Attachment(s): B2026069
CB-069-2026 Summary
LDR-96-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-96-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-96-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
CB-69-2026 - ZHE Memo
CB-069-2026 DR-1 PAFI Private Schools (3)_Final
CB-069-2026 Proposed DR-2
CB-069-2026 Amendment Sheet 1
CB-069-2026 (DR-2) PHED Committee Report
CB-069-2026 DR-2

(Verbal PHED Committee report to be provided)
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

5/21/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

6/4/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

6/18/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Support proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

6/29/26

County Council

presented and referred to the
Planning, Housing and Economic
Development Committee

7/21/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments to the County Council

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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT)

CB-047-2026
Draft: 2

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING for the purpose of increasing the
minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for apartment housing for
elderly or physically disabled families.

Sponsor(s): Olson and Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026047
CB-047-2026 Summary
CB-047-2026 PHED Committee Report
LDR-94-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-94-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-94-2026 PGCPB Transmittal
email Transmittal of draft legislative amendments to the local zoning laws
20260609 RDA Comments CB-047-2026
CB-047-2026 - RVA Legislative Comment Form
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

4/10/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

4/22/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Support proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

5/8/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Support proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

5/26/26

County Council

presented and referred to the
Planning, Housing and Economic
Development Committee

7/2/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

amended

7/2/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments to the County Council

7/21/26

County Council

introduced

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PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT)
(Continued)

CB-067-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING PERMITTING FEES for the purpose of amending
provisions of the County Code to consolidate all permitting fees and charges into
one comprehensive Table of Fees, allow a certain technology and administrative
fee to be assessed for permit fees, clarify parameters for refund of fees, add new
permit fee categories to the fee table, alter code language to ensure consistency
with the fee table, correct some fees and fines on the fee table, and allow certain
fees for site Sediment and Erosion control applications and reviews to be set by
the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District.

Sponsor(s): Harrison, Fisher and Adams
Attachment(s): B2026067
CB-067-2026 Attachment A
CB-067-2026 Attachment B
CB-067-2026 Summary
CB-067-2026 Report
CB-067-2026 OMB Comments
CB-067-2026 Transmittal
Legislative History:

Prince George's County Council

6/22/26

County Council

presented and referred to the
Transportation, Infrastructure,
Energy and Environment Committee

7/6/26

Transportation,
Infrastructure, Energy and
Environment Committee

Favorably recommended to the
County Council

7/21/26

County Council

introduced

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PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT)
(Continued)

CB-072-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY WEATHER OPERATIONS
FUND for the purpose of creating an Emergency Weather Operations Fund (“the
Fund”); establishing the Fund to support the full lifecycle costs associated with
the County’s emergency weather response, including pre-event staging, active
response, and post-event recovery; providing for disbursements from the Fund to
be used solely for emergency weather mobilization purposes, including snow and
ice control, flooding, high wind events, and other weather-related incidents
impacting County operations; and generally relating to emergency weather
preparedness and response.

Sponsor(s): Burroughs, Adams, Oriadha, Dernoga, Blegay and Hunter
Attachment(s): B2026072
CB-072-2026 Summary
CB-072-2026 PAFI Emergency Operations Weather Fund
CB-072-2026 Transmittal
Legislative History:
7/7/26

County Council

presented and referred to the
Government Operations and Fiscal
Policy Committee

7/27/26

County Council

introduced

6. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION)

CR-062-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING,
INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT - FEE INCREASE for the purpose
of amending the Table of Fees adopted by Council Resolution 87-2024 which
authorized a twenty percent (20%) increase of all fees, along with a ten percent
(10%) Technology Fee maintained by the Department of Permitting, Inspections
and Enforcement, with such increase to be approved by the County Council after
notice and public hearing.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha

Prince George's County Council

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Attachment(s): R2026062
CR-062-2026 Attachment A
CR-062-2026 Attachment B
CR-062-2026 Summary
CR-062-2026 Transmittal
CR-062-2026 OMB COMMENTS

(Verbal TIEE Committee report to be provided)
Legislative History:
6/22/26

County Council

introduced and referred to the
Transportation, Infrastructure,
Energy and Environment Committee

7/6/26

Transportation,
Infrastructure, Energy and
Environment Committee

FAVORABLE

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM)

CR-063-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2018 WATER AND SEWER PLAN
(MARCH 2026 CYCLE OF AMENDMENTS) for the purpose of changing the
water and sewer category designations of properties within the 2018 Water and
Sewer Plan.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): R2026063
CR-063-2026 Attachments A-B
CR-063-2026 Staff Report
CR-063-2026 Summary
CR-063-2026 Transmittal

TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO
BE SCHEDULED
Legislative History:
6/22/26

ADJ74-26

County Council

introduced and referred to the
Transportation, Infrastructure,
Energy and Environment Committee

ADJOURN

Draft: 1

REMINDERS

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