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City of Oldsmar Council Meeting, 7/7/26
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Oldsmar City Council Approves First Reading of Ordinance Allowing Shopping Center Uses on Stephanie Drive Property
The City Council held a public hearing and first reading for Ordinance 2026-9, which proposes amending the existing restrictive covenant for a 3.56-acre property on Stephanie Drive. The amendment aims to allow shopping center uses, thereby removing the current prohibition on multi-tenant retail developments established in 2001. Staff recommended approval, noting that the proposed amendment is compatible with the C2 commercial general zoning district and planned uses in the area. The applicant's representative, Mr. Guvahi, and the property owner, Adrien Turu, were present. The council approved the ordinance on its first reading with a 5-0 vote. Concerns regarding tree removal and traffic were briefly raised during the public comment period.
Oldsmar Council Meeting Rescheduled from Election Day to August 17th
The City Council discussed rescheduling the August 18th, 2026 council meeting, which falls on Election Day. Vice Mayor Greyber proposed moving the meeting to Monday, August 17th, to avoid conflicts for council members and residents participating in the election. The motion to reschedule the meeting to August 17th, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. This allows council members and the public to focus on election day activities.
Oldsmar Council Approves New Agenda Items, Rezoning Amendment, and Public Records Policy Update
The City Council approved the addition of new agenda items two and six. Following this, they moved to the consent docket, which included approving minutes from the June 16th council meeting and reappointing Ross Brownhouse to the planning board. The council then moved to item number three, a public hearing and first reading of ordinance 2026-9 concerning amendments to restrictive covenants for a property on Stephanie Drive to allow shopping center uses. City Attorney Tom Tresq read the ordinance by title. Tatiana Children, Planning and Redevelopment Director, presented the staff report, recommending approval. The council subsequently approved the ordinance on its first reading via a roll call vote (5-0). Next, Resolution 2026-16, revising the public records policy, was discussed. Kristen Garcia explained that the revision changes the threshold for assessing a special service charge for extensive requests from 30 minutes to 15 minutes of staff time. The council discussed the rationale, noting that other municipalities have similar thresholds and that it would help recover staff resources. The resolution was approved.
City of Oldsmar Seeks Resident Feedback on Services and Development, Announces Election Deadlines
The City Clerk, Kristen Garcia, provided updates on community engagement initiatives and important dates. The city is seeking resident feedback on community services via a survey to guide prioritization and service delivery. Three open houses are scheduled for July 9th, 11th, and 14th to gather public input on a proposed development agreement for the city hall site. Key election dates were also announced: July 20th for voter registration deadline, August 6th for mail ballot request deadline, and August 18th for the municipal special election.
Oldsmar Council Approves Legal Services for Fire Protection Assessment Program
The City Council approved an engagement letter with Bryant Miller Olive for legal services related to developing and implementing a special assessment program to fund fire protection services and facilities. This follows an earlier approval of an agreement with Rafelis Financial Consultants for a fire assessment fee study. The engagement with Bryant Miller Olive is for specialized legal expertise required for compliance with Florida law and legal precedent in establishing and implementing legally defensible fire assessments programs. Christopher Row from Bryant Miller Olive is recognized as a leading attorney in this area. The services are exempt from procurement requirements. The estimated costs are $11,250 for phase one and $27,500 for phase two. The engagement letter was reviewed by the City Attorney and staff recommended approval, which the council granted.
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