Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the extension of the mask mandate with a new sunset clause tied to Oklahoma County's COVID-19 positivity rate. They also approved special use permits for two AT&T cell towers and a rezoning request for an office development. The Municipal Authority approved a land modification and sale related to a potential new business, and the Hospital Authority awarded a $4,000 COVID-19 relief grant to Computers Coffee and Chill. The Utilities Authority approved a letter of intent for Hard Luck Automotive Services, a non-profit offering free car repairs.
Key Decisions & Votes
Special Use Permit for AT&T Cell Tower (Air Depot Blvd)
30:00A resolution was approved for a special use permit allowing a 125-foot monopole cell tower for AT&T at 2007 South Air Depot Boulevard.
Special Use Permit for AT&T Cell Tower (East Reno)
33:00A resolution was approved for a special use permit allowing a 150-foot monopole cell tower for AT&T at 10713 East Reno.
Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (1120 S Post)
34:00An ordinance was approved to redistrict the property at 1120 South Post from R6 Single Family to O2 General Office, and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from Commercial to Office Retail.
COVID-19 Face Covering and Social Distancing Ordinance Extension
1:30:00The ordinance amending Chapter 11 City Emergency Management Section 4, pertaining to face coverings and social distancing, was extended. A sunset clause was added, stating the mandate will automatically expire if Oklahoma County's COVID-19 positivity rate is 5% or less for two consecutive weeks, unless further council action is taken.
Emergency Clause for Mask Mandate Ordinance
1:31:00An emergency clause was added to the approved ordinance extending the mask mandate, allowing it to take immediate effect.
First Amendment of Restrictive Covenant Agreement (Tinker Diagonal)
1:35:00The first amendment to a restrictive covenant agreement was approved, modifying a view corridor easement to allow a structure up to 17 feet in height on property at 5633 Tinker Diagonal, facilitating a potential land transaction.
Authorization for Land Subdivision and Sale (Tinker Diagonal)
1:37:00Authorization was granted to Robert Stearns of Sooner Investment to seek necessary land subdivision approvals to sell a portion of the municipal authority property at 5633 Tinker Diagonal.
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant for Computers Coffee and Chill
1:39:00A $4,000 grant from the COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program was awarded to Computers Coffee and Chill, rectifying an earlier oversight due to a document being caught in a spam filter.
Letter of Intent with Hard Luck Automotive Services Inc.
1:45:00A letter of intent was approved with Hard Luck Automotive Services Inc., a non-profit organization providing free car repairs for economically challenged individuals, for the development of an automobile repair facility in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park.
Upcoming Community Events
Rockin Regional
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 3:30 PM - 10 PM. Featuring The Wise Guys (3:30 PM) and Super Freak (7 PM). Bring picnics and lawn chairs.
Creeping It Real Movie Night
Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, 7:30 PM (first movie) and 9 PM (second movie).
Veterans Day Parade
Theme: 'Welcome Home Vietnam Vets'. More information at midwestcityok.org.
Cruising for Coffee
8 AM at the Santa Fe Steakhouse (monthly event featuring classic cars).
Trick or Trail
Drive-through event at Regional Park (COVID-friendly).
Financial Matters
COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Grant
Awarding a grant to Computers Coffee and Chill, whose timely application was initially delayed due to a document being caught in a spam filter.
Public Comments
Five citizens spoke regarding the mask mandate. Arguments against the mandate cited constitutional rights, lack of perceived effectiveness of cloth masks, negative impacts on children's development, and personal choice. Arguments in favor emphasized public safety, trust in scientific recommendations, the role of government in enforcement, economic benefits, and the importance of protecting vulnerable populations and keeping schools safe.
Coming Up
Tabled
- An agenda item (Item 3) was pulled by the applicant and will be heard at a later date in lieu of a town hall meeting.
Deadlines
- 2020 Census deadline: End of this month (approximately one week remaining).
- Veterans Day Parade application deadline: October 9th.
- Voter registration deadline for November election: October 9th.
Watch For
- Consideration of code changes to allow camouflaged cell towers in the future.
- Potential subdivision of the property at 1120 South Post if the applicant moves forward with development.
- Outcomes from the Hospital Authority's executive session regarding economic development.
Announcements
- Midwest City High School stadium dedication moved to October 9th football game.
- Midwest City Police Department's homeless task force was praised for their hard work.
- A voter registration drive was spearheaded by Christine, held at Divine Wisdom Worship Center (8320 NE 10th) on September 19th and again this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Registration closes October 9th for the November election.
- Sheila Williams (Life Skills, 7901 NE 10th) was recognized for giving away hygiene products to families from September 18th-20th.
- Young people are asking for donations to the Animal Welfare Center in lieu of birthday gifts.
- Pastor Manning of Divine Wisdom Worship Center was thanked for hosting the voter registration drive.
- The 'Picnic with Protectors' event last week had a great turnout, involving fire, police, public works, and the 72nd Security Forces Squadron from Tinker Air Force Base.
Agenda Summary
Consent Agenda (City Council)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
PC 2049
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of communication devices towers antennas in the C3 Community Commercial District for the property described as a part of the northeast corridor of section 4 township 11 north range 2 west located at 2007 South Air Depot Boulevard.
PC 2050
Public hearing with discussion consideration of approval of a resolution for a special use permit to allow the use of communication services in the R6 single family detached residential district for the property described as part of the southeast quarter section 31 township 12 north range one west located at 10713 East Reno.
Item 3 (City Council)
An item pulled by the applicant for a later date.
PC 2052
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from R6 single family to attach residential to O2 general office and a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from COMM commercial to OR office retail for the property described as a part of the southeast 15th street acres addressed as 1120 South Post.
Item 5 (City Council)
No action needed on this item.
Item 6 (City Council)
No action needed on this item.
Ordinance amending Chapter 11 City Emergency Management Section 4 Face Covering and Social Distancing during COVID-19 pandemic emergency
Discussion and consideration approving an ordinance amending chapter 11 city emergency management section 4 face covering and social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic emergency and providing for repealer and severability.
Emergency Clause for Mask Mandate Ordinance
Motion to add an emergency clause to the approved ordinance amending Chapter 11 City Emergency Management Section 4.
Consent Agenda (Midwest City Municipal Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
First amendment of restrictive and covenant agreement
Discussion and consideration on the first amendment of a certain restrictive and covenant agreement found on page 641 record book 8124 of the Oklahoma County Clerk's office land records pertaining to property located in the northwest corridor of section 9 township 11 north range to west of the Indian Meridian Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Authorize Robert Stearns of Sooner Investment
Discussion consideration authorized Robert Stearns of Sooner Investment to seek any land subdivision approvals necessary to sell a portion of the municipal authority property commonly referred to as 5633 Tinker Diagonal of section 9 township 11 north range 2 west of the Indian Meridian Midwest City, Oklahoma Oklahoma County.
Approve minutes of September 8, 2020 regular meeting (Hospital Authority)
Discussion and consideration to approve the minutes of September 8, 2020 regular meeting as submitted.
Item number two (Hospital Authority)
No action needed on the investment policy.
Award COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program grant
Discussion consideration awarding a COVID-19 small business relief program grant application for Computers Coffee and Chill in the amount of four thousand dollars.
Executive Session (Hospital Authority)
Discussion consideration of one entering into executive sessions allowed under 25 Oklahoma Statute section 307 c11 to confer on matters pertaining to economic development including the transfer of property financing or the creation of a proposal to entice a business to remain or to locate within the city and to an open session authorizing the general manager administrator to take action is appropriate based on the discussion in executive session.
Consent Agenda (Special Economic Development Authority)
Approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Approve minutes of July 28, 2020 special meeting (Utilities Authority)
Discussion consideration to prove the minutes of the July 28, 2020 special meeting as submitted.
Approving a letter of intent with Hard Luck Automotive Services Inc.
Discussion consideration approving a letter of intent with Hard Luck Automotive Services Inc for development of an automobile repair facility in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park.