City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2025 06:30 PM City Hall – Council Chamber

Welcome!  We are very glad you have joined us for today’s Council meeting.  If you are not on the agenda, please complete an appearance form and hand it to the City Clerk.  When you are recognized, state your name and address.  The Council is pleased to hear relevant comments; however, a five (5) minute limit has been set by Council.  Large groups are asked to name a spokesperson.  Robert’s Rules of Order guide the conduct of the meeting.  Please silence all cellular phones and pagers during the meeting.  Thank you for participating in your City Government.

A.CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B.ROLL CALL & DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

C.PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

  1. 1.OCPS 2025 Strategic Plan Overview

D.CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the consent agenda are defined as routine in nature, therefore, do not warrant detailed discussion or individual action by the Council. Any member of the Council may remove any item from the consent agenda simply by verbal request prior to consideration of the consent agenda. The removed item(s) are moved to the end of New Business for discussion and consideration.

  1. 1.July 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

E.ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)

  1. 1.Ordinance 2025-07 Live Local Act

  2. 2.Ordinance 2025-08 ECD Activity Node Bonus

  3. 3.Ordinance 2025-09 Platting Amendment

F.PUBLIC HEARINGS (ORDINANCES – SECOND READINGS & RELATED ACTION)

G.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

H.NEW BUSINESS

I.GENERAL INFORMATION

J.CITIZEN COMMENTS

K.BOARDS & COMMITTEES

  1. 1.Special Exception 2025-02 Church 4931 S Orange Ave

L.STAFF REPORTS

City Attorney Smith

Police Chief DeSchryver

City Clerk Riffle

M.MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Dowless

Council Member Lomas

Council Member McElroy

Council Member Rader

Council Member Steele

Council President Horn

N.ADJOURNMENT

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Thursday, August 28, 2025………………………..……….….Third Budget Workshop 6:00PM
Monday, September 9, 2025……………………..……….….Planning & Zoning Meeting 6:30PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025…………………………..1st Budget Hearing 5:30PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025………………………………..Final Budget Hearing & Council Meeting 6:30PM