The City of Waco, Texas, held a Business Session on August 5, 2025, where several key agenda items were discussed, including public hearings, resolutions, and ordinances.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2025-502, which proposed revisions to the zoning code. Director Peters explained that the ordinance aimed to add a definition for "wholesale buying club" and allow such clubs as a special permitted use in the C-2 Community Commercial District. This change is intended to accommodate newer commercial developments that are currently zoned C-2, where wholesale buying clubs, like Sam's Club, were previously restricted to C-3 zoning. The Plan Commission had recommended approval of the ordinance with a unanimous vote of 9-0. Following the public hearing, the council voted to approve the ordinance without further discussion.

Next, the council addressed Resolution 2025-505, which was amended to set an effective date of January 1, 2026. The resolution was subsequently approved after a motion and second were made, with no further discussion.

The council then moved to the consent agenda, which included resolutions 2025-503 through 2025-546, excluding the previously discussed resolution. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Subsequently, the council reviewed several ordinances. Ordinance 2025-547 authorized the issuance of combination tax and surplus revenue certificates of obligation, which was also approved after a motion and second. Ordinance 2025-548 amended personnel regulations regarding the number of police officers and other positions, and it passed without discussion.

Ordinance 2025-549 established administrative departments within the city and was approved in a similar manner. Ordinance 2025-550 increased the city manager's purchasing authority and the reporting threshold for expenditures, which was also passed unanimously.

The council then considered Ordinance 2025-551, which created a Planned Unit Development (PUD) by changing the zoning classification of a specific property. This ordinance was re-approved on second reading after a motion and second were made, with no further discussion.

The meeting concluded with a hearing for visitors, allowing community members to address the council. Overall, the session was marked by a series of approvals that reflect ongoing developments and regulatory adjustments within the city.