The Tampa City Council convened on March 27, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the establishment of an event zone and multiple rezoning requests.

The meeting began with the council discussing an ordinance to designate a portion of Tampa as an event zone from April 2 to April 7, 2025, in preparation for the NCAA Women's Final Four. This ordinance aims to regulate activities within the zone, including prohibiting temporary outdoor activities, tents, signage, and commercial promotions in the right-of-ways. The council unanimously approved the motion.

Next, the council moved to a second reading of an ordinance amending the parking permit zones to include the Yellow Brick Road area. Public comments were invited, with one resident expressing concerns about the lack of public information meetings regarding these changes. Despite the concerns, the council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.

The council then addressed a series of rezoning requests. The first was for a property on West Swan Avenue, where the applicant sought to rezone from plan development to allow for residential single-family attached uses. Neighbors voiced concerns about the project's impact on traffic and the placement of a dumpster, which they believed had not been relocated as previously agreed. After public comments, the council approved the rezoning, with two members voting against it.

Subsequent items included additional rezoning requests for properties on Azeal Street, Brook Street, and Oregon Avenue, all of which were approved unanimously. The council also discussed a request to vacate a portion of West Chelsea Street, which was supported by staff and the applicant, leading to its approval.

The meeting concluded with a comprehensive update to Chapter 15 of the city code regarding parking regulations. The council voted to delete the existing chapter and adopt a revised version aimed at modernizing and streamlining parking administration.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to manage urban development and community concerns while preparing for significant upcoming events in Tampa. The next meeting for further discussions and second readings is scheduled for April 17, 2025.