The August break for the Prince George’s County Council begins in less than two weeks, but first the council must plow through today’s 20-page meeting agenda. Here are some highlights:
Public hearings and votes
» The future of the Westphalia region comes before the council as it votes on whether to accept amendments to the sector plan for the largely rural area just north of Pennsylvania Avenue and east of the Capital Beltway. The plan remains controversial with some residents in the region whose homes sit in the path of proposed roads.
» A proposal would place a question about reaffirming the county’s commitment to support and encourage local and minority businesses at the top of a series of charter changes that will appear on ballots this fall.
» Adult entertainment businesses will have to apply for licenses and follow strict conditions on conduct, contact and operating hours if the council passes a bill introduced in late June. A report by outside consultants last year confirmed a continuing problem with unregulated clubs operating in the county.
» The council will consider a bill allowing the “immediate reasonable and necessary action” to stop any activity that requires a use and occupancy permit but has none where there is imminent danger to heath, safety and welfare of the public.
» As part of a yearly review, 15 parcels of surplus, county-owned property will be sold, donated or leased to charitable groups.
Proclamations and introductions
» Boxer Eric Aiken will be recognized as the county’s “World Featherweight Champion.” Aiken currently holds the IBF title.
» Will Campus, D-District 2, of Hyattsville, will present a bill to enact licensing standards and definitions for urban mobile food vendors as well as authorize the sale of certain foods.
