Prince George's County Council Legislative Day No. 27 - July 21, 2026

The Prince George's County Council convened at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with 9 members present (Council Members Adams, Fisher, and Adams-Stafford participated remotely). The meeting covered a consent agenda, proposed correspondence, second readings of bills, public hearings and enactments of several bills, and the introduction and adoption of resolutions. The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m. and did not reconvene due to lack of a quorum; remaining items were moved to a special meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026. (Note: The raw transcription misstates the date as July 24; the official agenda and minutes confirm July 21, 2026.)

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: Approved minutes from June 16, 2026 and July 14, 2026.
• CB-075-2026 (Quiet and Clean Landscaping Equipment): Presented by Council Member Dernoga and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.
• CR-072-2026 (Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Town of Edmonston): Introduced by Council Member Adams-Stafford and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
• CR-073-2026 (DPIE Fees for Rent Stabilization Program): Introduced by Chair Oriadha (by request of the County Executive) and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.
• CR-074-2026 (National Harbor Extraordinary Development District): Introduced with additional sponsors (Council Members Fisher and Adams) and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
• Motion to adopt consent agenda carried 9-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Tanya Stevens (President, Seven Crossing Homeowners Association) expressed concerns about lack of transparency and community engagement regarding a planned winery and resort in the Ducket Town Road corridor. She stated that the project advanced to groundbreaking without informing the community, and that the county council seems to prioritize economic development over community protection.
• Amy Pegosky (District 1 resident) raised issues about noise from Snow Hill Manor historic venue, claiming amplified parties continue until 11 p.m. or midnight despite a prior agreement to end at 9 p.m. She also complained about inhumane conditions at the county animal shelter, with 86 double-stacked crates in an enclosed patio area, urging council members to conduct a pop-in visit.
• Gina Shelton (PhD researcher) introduced a free initiative connecting local PhD researchers with policymakers to provide tailored research briefs on child and family policy challenges, funded by the William T. Grant Foundation.
• Public Hearing Testimony on CB-066-2026:
  • Alexandra Tyukavina (District 1 resident, PGCPS parent) spoke in favor, stating the bill provides $20 million to PGCPS for teacher pension costs, which was promised by the County Executive but not included in the approved budget. She urged the council to increase the minimum maintenance of effort contribution next year.
  • Amy Olivo (Prince George's County Board of Education, District 4) also spoke in favor, expressing gratitude for the $20 million payment but disappointment that it does not count toward next year's maintenance of effort.

Discussion Items

• Proposed Correspondence:
  • LTR 06022026 (Priority Funding Areas): Joint letter to the Maryland Secretary of Planning regarding amendments. The PHED Committee voted 5-0 in favor. Authorized for Chair's signature 9-0.
  • LTR 07212026a (PGCPS FY2026 Transfer Request #3): Letter supporting a net decrease of $5,553,550 in the FY2026 operating budget. Authorized 9-0.
  • LTR 07212026b (PGCPS FY2027 Budget Reconciliation): Letter supporting the approved FY2027 operating budget of $2,984,293,454, at no additional cost to the county. Authorized 9-0.
  • LTR 07212026c (Housing Authority Commissioner Compensation): Letter supporting a change from a $300 per session stipend (unchanged for 40 years) to a monthly stipend: $1,000 for chair, $800 for vice chair, $500 for other commissioners. Authorized 9-0.
  • LTR 07212026d (Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board Methodology): Referred to the Committee of the Whole without a vote.
• Second Reading of Bills (Introductions):
  • CB-047-2026 (Off-street parking for elderly/disabled housing): Increased minimum parking from 1 space per 4 beds to 1 space per 2 beds. Introduced.
  • CB-067-2026 (Permitting fees consolidation): Updated and consolidated fee table. Introduced with additional co-sponsors (Council Members Harrison, Fisher, Adams).
  • CB-070-2026 (Places of worship standards): Amended dimensional standards for places of worship on assemblages of 25 acres or more. Introduced.
  • CB-073-2026 (Sign height standards): Amended maximum sign height in industrial zones. Introduced.
• Public Hearings and Enactments (Third Reading):
  • A package of six beautification and enforcement bills (CB-041 through CB-046) were all enacted unanimously (9-0) with multiple co-sponsors added during the meeting. Chair Oriadha thanked colleagues for supporting the package, which increases fines and enforcement for illegal dumping, vacant properties, illegal signs, and litter.
  • CB-050-2026 (Destination Prince George's): Amended to include Amendment #1, then enacted 9-0. Reassigns hotel/motel tax revenue from Experience Prince George's to a new entity.
  • CB-060-2026 (Procurement Refinements): Enacted 7-1-1 (Council Member Harrison voted nay, Council Member Ivey abstained).
  • CB-062-2026 (Prevailing wages on public works - apprenticeable trades): Enacted 8-0 (some members absent).
  • CB-066-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations FY2027): Enacted 8-0 after public testimony. Provides $20 million to PGCPS for teacher pension costs.
  • CB-068-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations FY2026): Enacted 6-0-1 (Council Member Ivey abstained).
• Introduction and Adoption of Resolutions:
  • CR-075-2026 (Weinstein House/Harry's Market Historic Site): Introduced with sponsors Oriadha, Fisher, Ivey. Rules suspended (8-0), then adopted 8-0.
  • CR-076-2026 (Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan): Introduced with sponsors Oriadha, Harrison, Ivey. Rules suspended (8-0), then adopted 8-0.
  • CR-077-2026 (Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sectional Map Amendment): Introduced with sponsors Harrison, Ivey, Adams. Rules suspended (8-0), then adopted 8-0.
  • CR-078-2026 (Port Towns Plan Public Facilities and Transportation Element): Introduced by Chair Oriadha. Rules suspended (8-0), then adopted 8-0.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda adopted 9-0.
• Four proposed correspondence letters authorized (all 9-0).
• Six beautification/enforcement bills (CB-041 through CB-046) enacted unanimously (9-0).
• CB-050-2026 (Destination Prince George's) enacted after amendment (9-0).
• CB-060-2026 (Procurement Refinements) enacted with a split vote (7-1-1).
• CB-062-2026 (Prevailing wages) enacted (8-0).
• CB-066-2026 and CB-068-2026 (Supplementary Appropriations) enacted (8-0 and 6-0-1, respectively).
• Four resolutions (CR-075 through CR-078) adopted after suspension of rules (all 8-0).
• Meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m.; Committee of the Whole did not reconvene due to lack of quorum; remaining agenda items moved to the special meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026.