This Week 5-29-25
Council is off this week so take a minute to catch up and look ahead.
Archives
Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.
Solving For the Wrong Number – Future Land Use Plan Update
The planning commission says we need to accommodate another 74,000 people. The current plan already does that. What are we solving for?
Stormwater: Council Workshop 5-22-25
Council spent most of Thursday morning discussing stormwater. From a long term master plan currently under way to what’s being done monthly to catch up from last season and be ready for this season.
This Week 5-22-25
Morning workshops and the transmittal hearing for the future land use plan update moves forward.
Agendas 5-22-25
Agendas for Tampa City Council workshop and evening land use application hearings including map of application locations.
Reflections on the Past Week
The lack of leadership of a body that’s being asked too much of isn’t good for the city. If we want a strong city council, we need to build it.
Wrap Up 5-15-25
Saying he felt “blindsided”, Council member Carlson’s motion to reconsider the vote for Council Chair was successful, resulting in Council member Clendenin elected Chair. A long review hearing resulted in numerous continuances but Council did approve Rome Yard timeline extension.
This Week at Tampa City Council 5-15-25
Council is faced with bonding realities as they are asked to approve a $235 million reimbursement resolution; Rome Yard developers ask for another extension, and 71 other items are up for a vote including $80 million in fund reallocation and new spending.
Reimbursement Resolutions, Bonding and the Budget
While a reimbursement resolution is just a procedural step, it’s a reality check for the Council that voted to approve that much bonding.
Agenda 5-15-25
Simplified version of the agenda for Tampa City Council including reference map for land use cases.
Weekly Wrap Up 5-8-25
Talk of decorum and efficiency headlined the week along with the departure of the head of Mobility Dept.
My Thoughts on the Tampa Comp Plan Update
It all boils down to the Planning Commission wanting to allowing for more density and intensity, including in Coastal High Hazard Areas and single family zoning districts. It could be minimized as NIMBY vs YIMBY and I’m sure it’s an easy fence to sit on. But like most things, it’s not that simple