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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 22, 2026
5:00 PM
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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September 22, 2026

RULES OF COURTESY (In-Person)
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September 22, 2026

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10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
11:30 A.M. - BOARD OF HEALTH
5:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COMMITTEE ROOM 2027)
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INVOCATION:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
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DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 31

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September 22, 2026

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 09152026

County Council Minutes dated September 15, 2026

Draft: 1

(b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation)

CB-128-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND IMPOUNDMENT for
the purpose of aligning County parking code with Maryland Senate Bill 111 Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration.

Attachment(s): B2026128
CB-128-2026 Summary
CB-128-2026 Transmittal
Senate Bill 111 Enrolled - Plate Where You Live
Senate Bill 111 Enrolled - Plate Where You Live - Fiscal & Policy Note

To be presented by The Chair (by request County Executive); referral to TIEE
CB-129-2026
Draft: 1

AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the
purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to
provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal
Year 2026 Budget.

Attachment(s): B2026129
CB-129-2026 Summary
CB-129-2026 Transmittal

To be presented by The Chair (by request County Executive); referral to
GOFP

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September 22, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
(c) Introduction of Resolutions

CR-100-2026
Draft: 1

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEYS EXEMPT EMPLOYEES - SALARY
SCHEDULE SAO for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to
reflect modified pay rates and benefits for certain exempt employees of the
State’s Attorney’s Office for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Attachment(s): R2026100
CR-100-2026 Summary
CR-100-2026 Transmittal

The Chair (by request County Executive); referral to GOFP
To be introduced by:
Consent32-26

MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

Draft: 1

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

LTR 09222026
Draft: 1

Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland
Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years
(FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).

Attachment(s): FY27-32 CTP Letter
FY27-32 CTP Priority List

referral to C.O.W.
4. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)

CB-019-2026
Draft: 1

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED
DATA CENTERS for the purpose of repealing the exemption from detailed site
plan review for qualified data centers.

Sponsor(s): Oriadha, Blegay and Dernoga

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September 22, 2026

Attachment(s): B2026019
CB-019-2026 Summary
CB-019-2026 ZHE Comments
CB-019-2026 M-NCPPC Comments
LDR-16-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-16-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-016-2026 PGCPB TRANSMITTAL Sheet
email 2 RE_ Transmittal of draft legislative amendments to the local zonin
email RE_ Transmittal of draft legislative amendments to the local zoning
CB-19-2026 OOL Comment
CB-019-2026 Proposed DR-2A
Legislative History:
1/29/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

2/12/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

2/27/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

No position on proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

3/17/26

County Council

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

4/2/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

rescheduled

9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

amended (1)

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)

CB-035-2026
Draft: 1

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AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - DAY CARE
CENTERS FOR CHILDREN for the purpose of increasing access to childcare
facilities by eliminating special exception approval for day care centers for
children in all zones; exempting day care centers for children from detailed site
plan approval; providing for community notification of proposed day care
centers; removing minimum parking requirements in all transit-oriented zones;
reducing minimum parking requirements in certain activity zones; and providing
for alternative parking compliance in all other zones.

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September 22, 2026

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026035
CB-035-2026 Summary
LDR-14-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-14-2026_Technical Staff Report
LDR-14-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
email_ LDR-14-2026 - Transmittal of draft legislative amendments
CB-35-2026 - Memo to Rana Hightower
RE_ Legislative Reference CB-035-2026
CB-035-2026 OOL Comment
CB-035-2026 Proposed DR-2
Legislative History:
3/12/26

Clerk of the Council

transmitted

3/26/26

M-NCPPC Technical Staff

Support proposed legislative
amendment with amendments

4/13/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Support proposed legislative
amendment

4/28/26

County Council

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

5/12/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Held in Committee

9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)

CB-064-2026
Draft: 1

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AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION
LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince
George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation
Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions
regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the
antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation
Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and
generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.
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September 22, 2026

Sponsor(s): Dernoga
Attachment(s): B2026064
CB-064-2026 Summary
CB-064-2026 PAFI Weeds and Conservation Landscaping-Final
Legislative History:
6/9/26

County Council

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

7/2/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Held in Committee

9/3/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Held in Committee

9/3/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

reconsidered

9/3/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

amended (1)

9/3/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

amended (2)

9/3/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments to the County Council

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)

CB-077-2026
Draft: 1

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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.

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Meeting Agenda - Final

September 22, 2026

Sponsor(s): Oriadha
Attachment(s): B2026077
CB-077-2026 Summary
LDR-30-2026 Summary
LDR-030-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-30-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-30-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
CB-077-2026 PAFI Signed Copy
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

9/1/26

County Council

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

9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (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
CB-082-2026 Summary
LDR-151-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-151-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-151-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
CB-082-2026 PAFI Signed Copy
Legislative History:
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Meeting Agenda - Final

September 22, 2026

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

9/1/26

County Council

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

9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

FAVORABLE

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (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
CB-083-2026 Summary
LDR-152-2026 Summary
LDR-152-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-152-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-153-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
CB-083-2026 PAFI Signed Copy
CB-083-2026 OOL Comment
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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Meeting Agenda - Final

September 22, 2026

9/1/26

County Council

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

9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

Favorably recommended with
amendments

SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)

CB-084-2026
Draft: 1

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
CB-084-2026 Summary
LDR-153-2026 Summary
LDR-153-2026 Planning Board Recommendation
LDR-153-2026 Technical Staff Report
LDR-153-2026 PGCPB Transmittal Pink Sheet
CB-084-2026 Proposed DR-2 Clean
CB-084-2026 Proposed DR-2 Illustrative
CB-084-2026 PAFI Signed Copy
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

8/5/26

M-NCPPC Planning Board

Oppose proposed legislative
amendment

9/1/26

County Council

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

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9/17/26

Planning, Housing and
Economic Development
Committee

September 22, 2026

amended (1)

RECESS
5:30 P.M. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

(SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
RECONVENE
PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT (Continued)

LTR 09222026
Draft: 1

Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland
Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years
(FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).

Attachment(s): FY27-32 CTP Letter
FY27-32 CTP Priority List
ADJ80-26

ADJOURN

Draft: 1

6:00 P.M. - COUNCIL LISTENING SESSION - SPHERE NATIONAL HARBOR PROJECT

REMINDERS
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