Meeting Summary
The City Council approved placing a residential curbside recycling proposal on the May 9th ballot, setting an initial rate of $3.90 per month with a 2% annual increase for years two through five. They also adopted an ordinance to align city code with new state medical marijuana processing categories and approved a contract for architectural design services for a new public library. Additionally, several fee schedules were updated, and personnel policies were amended.
Key Decisions & Votes
Residential Curbside Recycling Election
02:20Resolution 47-23 was adopted, authorizing an election on May 9th for a bi-weekly residential curbside recycling service at $3.90/month with a 2% annual increase for years 2-5.
Medical Marijuana Processor Zoning
17:50Ordinance 1020-23 was adopted, amending city code to include definitions and allowable zoning districts for non-hazardous medical marijuana processors, aligning with OMMA rules.
Fee Schedule Update
25:50Resolution 1922 was adopted, removing outdated fees, reducing the medical marijuana dispensary renewal fee, adding a non-hazardous processor license fee, and cleaning up various other city fees.
New Public Library Architectural Design
37:50Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract with MSR Design Gardner Studio for architectural design services for a new Public Library.
Sewer Rate Reduction and Clarification
42:50Resolution 262-23 was adopted, reducing the annual percentage increase in commercial and residential sewer rates from 7% to 5% and clarifying non-residential sewer impact fees.
Upcoming Community Events
United OKC One Night Event
Central Park Amphitheater, aimed at unifying students from various churches. The organizer requested a significant discount or waiver of facility rental fees.
Senior Center Party
Hosted by Parks and Recreation, described as a great success.
Financial Matters
Claims and Expenditures FY 2022-2023 (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Cost of Election for Recycling Proposal
Estimated cost for holding the election on the recycling proposal.
Public Works Facility Project Change Order
Additional services for Phase 1, including relocating emergency lights, reimbursing utility bills, and a plaque.
Bucket Truck Chassis Cab Purchase Revision
Revised budget purchase from $45,699 to $54,584 due to a quote error for a gasoline engine instead of a diesel engine.
HR and Community Development File Storage Contract
Initial cost for transport, inventory, and warehousing of approximately 1,000 files with UVNS.
Annual Storage Fee for HR/CD Files
Annual storage fee for off-site file storage with UVNS.
Library Design Funding
Amount currently set aside for the design phase of the new Public Library.
Claims and Expenditures FY 2022-2023 (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the Public Works Authority.
Workers Compensation Settlement (CBR #205000130)
Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement.
Workers Compensation Settlement (CBR #2050000979)
Approved payment of a workers compensation settlement.
Claims and Expenditures FY 2022-2023 (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Citizens expressed concerns regarding the cost and necessity of the recycling ballot measure, particularly since it had been voted down twice previously, and questioned the lack of bids from other companies. A representative from United OKC requested a significant discount or waiver of rental fees for city facilities for non-profit events. Another citizen raised concerns about police department internal investigations and hiring practices, advocating for council oversight.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- May 9th: Election for residential curbside recycling proposal
- March 29th: United OKC One Night Event at Central Park Amphitheater
Watch For
- Future budget request for the new Public Library project
- City Manager's report on police department information (following citizen concerns)
- Budget meetings with Department Heads (starting next week)
Announcements
- Justice Chandler, a junior at Southmore High School interested in local government, was recognized.
- The Parks and Recreation department hosted a successful party at the Senior Center last week.
- The City Manager will begin budget meetings with Department Heads next week.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings, accept permanent and temporary roadway easements, and approve claims and expenditures.
Item 3: Resolution 47-23 - Residential Curbside Recycling Election
Authorizing an election to establish an initial rate for bi-weekly residential curbside recycling.
Item 4: Ordinance 1018-2-3 - Amending Section 17-209 for Residential Curbside Recycling
Amending city code to add required bi-weekly residential curbside recycling and establish a rate, subject to voter approval.
Item 5: Ordinance 1020-2-3 - Amending Medical Marijuana Processor Definitions and Zoning
Amending city code to add definitions for hazardous and non-hazardous medical marijuana processors, assign zoning districts, and establish operating conditions.
Item 6: Resolution 1922 - Updating Fee Schedule
Removing certain fees, reducing medical marijuana dispensary renewal fee, adding non-hazardous processor license fee, and cleaning up other fees.
Item 7: Change Order #7 with Crossing Construction Company
Approval of additional services for Phase 1 of the Public Works facility project.
Item 8: Revision to Budget Purchase for Chassis Cab for Bucket Truck
Approval of a dollar amount revision for a chassis cab purchase due to an engine type error in the quote.
Item 9: Modifications to Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual
Amending policies regarding smoking in city vehicles, sick leave donation, and general cleanup language.
Item 10: Contract with UVNS for HR and Community Development File Storage
Approval of a contract for transport, inventory, and warehousing of confidential files.
Item 11: Architectural Design Services for New Public Library
Consider authorizing staff to negotiate a contract with MSR Design Gardner Studio for architectural design services.
Item 12: Public Works Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes and approve claims and expenditures.
Item 13: Resolution 262-23 - Reducing Sewer Rates and Clarifying Impact Fee
Reducing the annual percentage increase in commercial and residential sewer rates and clarifying the non-residential sewer impact fee.
Item 14: Resolution 263-23 - Amending Schedule of Fees and Charges
Adopting the new fee schedule with all approved changes.
Item 15: Risk Management Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes, approve workers compensation settlements, and approve claims and expenditures.
Item 17: Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
Receive and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
Item 18: New Business - Citizens Forum
Opportunity for citizens to address the council on items not on the agenda.