Diane Velazquez

Crossroads at Kelly Park Infrastructure and Platting

No city cost identified; the park is developed within the Kelly Park Community Development District.

Code Enforcement Policy and Property Neglect

Settlement reportedly reduced from roughly $5 million in potential fines to about $30,000.

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget & Millage Rate

Sets property tax bills for city residents and governs spending across all municipal departments for the coming year.

Commercial and Institutional Site Plan Reviews

Private investment for commercial site improvements on a 0.57-acre parcel.

Ridgebrooke Subdivision Access and Layout

Developer-funded; the paving and Orange County permitting will add cost to the project.

Commissioner Discretionary Spending and Policy Reform

Suspends up to roughly $50,000 a year in commissioner giveaways, though the actual dollars went largely to community nonprofits.

Upcoming Property Tax Reform and Budget Pressures

Could eliminate a primary funding source for municipal police, fire, and infrastructure if enacted without adequate replacement revenues.

Chandler Road Daycare Expansion and Land Use

Private investment in commercial child care infrastructure.

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3 Infrastructure and Alleys

Impacts developer costs and timing for project closeouts and utility handovers.

Multifamily Residential Development at The Ridge

Significant infrastructure construction costs associated with multi-family residential growth.

Hogshead Road Water Infrastructure and Warehouse Development

Puts vacant industrial land back into taxable use serving local contractors.

Saddlebrook Meadows 55-home development on Golden Gem Road

The developer pays for school mitigation, right-of-way dedication, and a 12-foot bike trail.

South Apopka Annexation Feasibility Study

Estimated one-time capital costs of $30 million and projected annual operating deficits of approximately $5.5 million.

Paulucci Acres Residential Subdivision

Developer-funded road widening, roundabout, turn lanes, and utility extensions come with the project.

Interim city administrator appointment controversy

The decision will lock in salary and benefits for this top administrative post, directly impacting the city's operational budget.

Sir Arthur Court Rezoning and School Capacity Review

Developers must fund or mitigate school capacity impacts as part of their approval process.

Land Development Code Workshop Planning & Data Centers

Staff time and administrative resources for workshop preparation.

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B Construction Site Plan

Private subdivision development investment.

Kelly Park Area Roadway Funding and Development Coordination

Involves multi-million dollar road funding obligations and escrow accounts exceeding $19 million.

Apopka K-8 Charter School Construction Site Plan

No direct city cost; the school project itself would be privately developed.

Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2026

Consent Agenda Items 2-9 (Valencia College MOU, parade closures, FDOT grants, Oakmoor utility agreement, piggyback contracts, Orlando Fire facility use)

Code Enforcement Settlement Agreement — 718 South Park Avenue

Suspension of Discretionary Funds

Resolution No. 2026-48 — Budget Amendment for Heart and Soul Fest

Ordinance No. 3182 — Firefighters' Retirement System Plan Amendment (first reading)

Authorize the Chief of Police (or delegate) to accept and execute the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds Agreement for Impaired Driving in the amount of $12,000.

Authorize the Chief of Police (or delegate) to accept and execute the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds Agreement for Distracted Driving in the amount of $35,000.

Authorize the Chief of Police (or delegate) to accept and execute the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Subgrant for Highway Traffic Safety Funds Agreement for the Enforcement of Speeding and Aggressive Driving in the amount of…

Authorize the execution of piggyback contracts for the assigned terms: Fortiline d/b/a Fortiline Waterworks (Annual Supply of Brass Fittings, Pipe Fittings, and Accessories), and Snap-On Industrial (Vehicle Lifts with Garage and Fleet…

Crossroads at Kelly Park Phase 3B Revision Construction Site Plan

Approval of October 7, 2026 meeting minutes

Consent agenda (FDEP grant amendment, SRF loan, piggyback contracts)

Ordinance No. 3156 – Saddlebrook Meadows rezoning/Master Plan (second reading)

Ordinance No. 3174 – Annexation, Cathy Property (second reading)

Ordinance No. 3177 – Annexation, 2525 Clarcona Road (second reading)

Ordinance No. 3180 – Annexation of Southfork Drive (second reading)

Table Resolution 2025-34 to the November 4, 2026 meeting

Trader Maes Christmas Festival Special Event Permit (E-26-33)

429 Commerce Revised Construction Site Plan (CSP-26-37)

approve Ordinance No. 3156

Ordinance No. 3156 – Saddlebrook Meadows rezoning/Master Plan (second reading)

Approve Ordinance No. 3156 at first reading and hold over for second reading and adoption.

Code Enforcement Settlement for 718 South Park Avenue

Expressed deep dissatisfaction with the seven-year delay in bringing the property into compliance.

Ordinance No. 3156 - Saddlebrook Meadows Rezoning

Voiced concerns regarding inconsistencies in applicant statements and infrastructure conditions on Golden Gem Road.

Adoption of Tentative Millage Rate of 4.6761

Office Furniture Replacements

Reduction of Commissioner Discretionary Contributions

Approval of Resolution No. 2026-03 - CRA Term Extension

Table Down Payment Assistance Program

Resolution No. 2026-01 - Fund Appropriation

Resolution No. 2026-02 - FY 2026/2027 Budget Adoption

Authorization to Purchase 205 East 8th Street

update Resolution No. 2025-19 - Public Participation Policies and Procedures to increase the time limit from 3 minutes per speaker to 4 minutes per speaker and to remove the cap completely from public

Update Resolution No. 2025-19 (Public Participation)

Expressed concern that four minutes would take away time from city business and that current three-minute limits are sufficient.

remove the 30-minute public comment cap to no limit on timeframe; and change the public comment time per person to 4 minutes from 3 minutes.

Set Rolled-Back Millage Rate at 4.2510

Motion to set proposed operating millage rate at 4.9376 mills

Set Proposed Operating Millage Rate at 4.6761 Mills

Quasi-Judicial - The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan

Ordinance No. 3165 – First Reading – Annexation – Bateman Properties

Motion to delay - The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan.

Motion to table The Ridge Phase 3 - Major Development Plan until the environmental

Denial of Water Reclamation Facility East Plant Expansion Design Contract

Concurred that investing funds into a design without construction funding is unwise.

Award South Apopka Annexation Feasibility Study Contract

Ordinance No. 3155 — Second Reading — Annexation — Raulerson

Purchase of 205 East 8th Street

Update to Existing Assistance Programs (FRAP)

Update to Building Code Assistance Program (BCAP)

Approval of New Demolition Grant Program

Table Design, Engineering, and Architectural Services Assistance Grant

Table Special Project Grant Program

Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3155.

Appeal Application - 1265 Rock Springs Road Live Local Act

Opposed granting the appeal, supporting staff's legal interpretation.

Temporary Closing / Deferral of Forensic Audit RFP

Expressed that initiating an expensive audit on the way out was unfair to the incoming commission.

Ordinance No. 3155 - Annexation for Raulerson (2104 Rock Springs Road)

Voted against annexation in alignment with residents' desires to slow down growth.

Motion to grant the appeal to the applicant based on the information presented to staff.

Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3155 first reading hold over second for second reading and adoption.

Appointment of Voting Member to MetroPlan Orlando Board

appoint Commissioner Nadia Anderson to the MetroPlan Orlando Board

Motion to appoint Malika Harrison to the Apopka Planning Commission for a three-year term.

Table Award of RFP 2026-A-275 (Northwest Recreation Complex Sports Field Rentals)

Motion to Rescind Legal Defense Funding Resolution

Constituents requested reconsideration and do not want city tax funds to pay upfront legal expenses for officials.

Deferral of Davis Lodge FRAP Application 2025-09

Direction to Staff on Proposed New Incentive Programs

Resolution No. 2026-06 - Policy Authorizing Advancement of Legal Expense Funds