Business Session (March 17, 2026)

The City Council meeting of Waco, Texas, held on March 17, 2026, included several public hearings primarily focused on zoning and land use changes. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of amendments to development plans and rezoning requests, including changes from commercial to office zoning and from single-family to multi-family residential zoning. The council approved a plan amendment allowing alternatives to an 8-foot masonry wall and several zoning changes consistent with the comprehensive plan and infrastructure adequacy. Public input was significant, especially concerning a rezoning request for duplex development in a residential neighborhood, with residents expressing concerns about increased traffic, density, and neighborhood character. The council also approved an abandonment of an undeveloped easement to facilitate future institutional development. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed. The meeting included proclamations and community interest items but no direct procurement or budget allocation actions were taken.