Oldsmar Council to Weigh Shopping Center Rezone, Fire Assessment Program This Week
The Oldsmar City Council is set to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would allow a shopping center on Stephanie Drive, while also considering hiring legal counsel to develop a fire-protection special assessment program. The July 7 meeting highlights a week dominated by financial and land-use decisions, with the Planning Board’s regular session cancelled and the Firefighters Pension Board meeting for routine oversight.
Recent Meetings
Auditor Selection Committee (June 22)
The committee reviewed a draft request for proposals (RFP 2026-009-RFP) for auditing services and discussed the selection timeline, Florida Statute 218.391, and Resolution 2026-11. No final action was reported; minutes have not yet been published.
Board of Adjustment (June 24)
The board held a public hearing on a variance request (VAR2026-03) from Kahwa Coffee at 3502 Tampa Road to erect an 8-foot fence along the western property line, extending 18 feet into the front setback. The current limit is 3.5 feet. The applicant cited noise from an adjacent car wash. The board also approved its April 2025 meeting minutes and adopted its rules of procedure. Minutes from the June 24 meeting have not yet been published, so vote tallies are unavailable.
Coming Up
City Council (July 7, 7 p.m., City Hall)
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2026-09 to amend a restrictive covenant, clearing the way for shopping-center uses on a property on Stephanie Drive. Other business includes:
- Hiring Bryant Miller Olive to provide legal services for developing a fire-protection special-assessment program.
- Resolution 2026-16, which would revise the city’s public records policy.
- Approval of the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2025.
- Discussion of rescheduling the August 18 council meeting because that date falls on Election Day.
Firefighters Pension Board (July 9, 9 a.m., Fire Station 21)
The board will review the pension fund’s administrative budget, the proposed 2026-27 budget, quarterly investment performance as of March 31, 2026, and audited FY2025 financial statements. Members will also discuss legal questions related to rehiring retired firefighters. No public hearings or major policy changes are on the agenda.
Planning Board (July 8) — Cancelled
The meeting scheduled for July 8 has been cancelled with no items to discuss.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.