Meeting Summary
The city council meeting featured a resident survey presentation highlighting high satisfaction with city services and direction, but also identified streets and homelessness as top priorities for improvement. Several key decisions were made regarding zoning changes, with some being approved after amendments and negotiations with residents, while a controversial wrecker service contract was struck from the agenda for further review. The council also discussed upcoming bike lane projects and financial matters related to the arena tax and economic development trusts.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
00:19:00Nikki Mays, a seventh-grade geography teacher at Milwood Arts Academy, was recognized as Teacher of the Month for November 2025 by Milwood Public School District and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Employee of the Month Recognition
00:23:00Shelley Garrettson, Project Management Program Manager for the Information Technology Department, was recognized as Employee of the Month for November 2025 by South Oklahoma City Kowanas Club.
Revocable Permit for St. Santa Run
00:46:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the St. Santa Run on December 6th on Walker Avenue.
Revocable Permit for Cowboy Christmas Parade
00:48:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Stockyard City Main Street to hold the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 6th on Exchange Avenue.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
00:49:00Items A through E for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
00:50:00Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved with one motion.
Wrecker Service Contract for Zone 4 (Item 9C)
01:10:00A contract for wrecker and impound services in Zone 4 was struck from the agenda after significant public comment and council discussion regarding compliance with RFP requirements and fairness of the procurement process. Staff will re-evaluate and bring it back.
Funding for School Zone Safety Projects (Item 9A)
01:12:00Funding was approved for A&E services to determine locations for school zone and traffic feedback sign installations or removals citywide, with a preliminary report to be presented to the council.
Interlocal Agreement with City of Yukon (Item AZ)
01:21:00A joint resolution regarding an interlocal agreement with the City of Yukon for annexation and de-annexation of parcels was deferred to the December 2nd meeting for further discussion.
Zoning Resubmission for 1100 East Reno (Item 11A)
01:22:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 1100 East Reno from I3 to I1 was approved, allowing for the addition of a hotel.
Zoning Resubmission for 14900 North Mustang Road (Item 11C)
01:39:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 14900 North Mustang Road from DA to PUD 2086 was approved after two amendments to the master design statement were adopted, addressing density and buffering concerns.
Zoning Resubmission for 800 South S Road (Item 11D)
01:39:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 800 South S Road from O1, O2, I1, and I2 to PUD2092 was approved, following community meetings and modifications.
Zoning Resubmission for 13945 North Portland (Item 11E)
01:44:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 13945 North Portland from R1 to PUD 2094 was approved, including an amendment to screening regulations along the west boundary of Track 2.
Zoning Resubmission for 12901 North Cemetery Road (Item 11F)
01:45:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 12901 North Cemetery Road from AA to PUD 2097 was approved.
Zoning Resubmission for 8901 North Coal Train (Item 11G)
01:46:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 8901 North Coal Train from AA to PD 2098 was approved, along with an amendment to the master design statement to add two additional single-family homes.
Zoning Resubmission for 13415 North Bryant (Item 11H)
01:47:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 13415 North Bryant from PUD 1533 to PUD 2099 was approved, allowing for mixed-use development and townhomes.
Zoning Resubmission for 22000 Northwest 33rd (Item 11I)
01:48:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 22000 Northwest 33rd from R1 to SPD 1777 was approved, allowing for the construction of a duplex on the back half of the lot while maintaining the existing structure.
Zoning Resubmission for 8728 North Chartell (Item 11J)
01:49:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 8728 North Chartell from R1 to SPD 1779 was approved.
Closing Private Access Drives and Utility Easements (Item 11K)
01:50:00An ordinance for final hearing to close portions of private access drives and public utility easements in the Wilshire Point edition was approved, to align with a new multi-family development layout.
Closing Right-of-Way for Northwest 156th Place (Item 11L)
01:51:00An ordinance for final hearing to close the west 10 feet of right-of-way for Northwest 156th Place was approved, to prevent connection through an adjacent subdivision.
Zoning Resubmission for 12516 Roberts Road (Item 11M)
01:57:00An ordinance for final hearing to rezone 12516 Roberts Road from AA to SPD 1763 was approved, following extensive negotiations and amendments to the master design statement, despite an initial recommendation for denial.
Adopting Amended Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan 2025 (Item 11O)
01:58:00The amended Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan 2025 was adopted unanimously, with the request for an emergency declaration withdrawn.
Resolution for Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District Assessment Role (Item 11P)
02:00:00A resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District was approved.
Ordinance for Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District Assessment Role (Item 11Q)
02:00:00An ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing Relating to Taxation (Credit Card Fees) (Item 11R)
02:01:00An ordinance on final hearing relating to taxation, specifically charging credit card fees on certain transactions, was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing Relating to General Schedule of Fees (Credit Card Fees) (Item 11S)
02:01:00An ordinance on final hearing relating to the general schedule of fees, along the same lines as the previous item regarding credit card fees, was approved.
Ordinance to Introduce Use Tax for Arena (Item 11T)
02:05:00An ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing on December 2nd, relating to taxation for the arena use tax, was approved. This is necessary for arena financing.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures (Item 11U)
02:06:00A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was approved.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures (Item 11V)
02:07:00A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was approved.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings (Item 11W)
02:07:00A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was approved.
Resolution Approving Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan (Item 11X)
02:09:00A resolution approving a substantial amendment to the fiscal year 2025-2026 first-year action plan for submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development was approved, increasing funding for a public water line project.
Updating Existing Building Code (Item 11Y)
02:10:00A resolution updating the existing building code to correct a conflicting local amendment and move into compliance with state requirements for elevator inspections was approved.
Updating International Building Code (Item 11Z)
02:11:00A resolution updating the International Building Code to update standards for elevator inspections was approved.
Updating International Residential Code (Item 11AA)
02:11:00A resolution updating the International Residential Code to update elevator standards was approved.
Allocation for AVA 2.0 Project (Item 11AB)
02:16:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving an allocation not to exceed $660,000 from the Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan for the AVA 2.0 project at Northwest 11th and Lee was approved.
Allocation for Villa Teresa Hotel Project (Item 11AC)
02:20:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving an allocation not to exceed $2 million from the Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan for the Villa Teresa Hotel project at 1216 Classen Drive was approved.
Confess Judgment in McGuffy v. Progressive and OKC (Item 11AD)
02:20:00A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of McGuffy v. Progressive and OKC was approved.
Confess Judgment in Tibs v. City of OKC (Item 11AE)
02:21:00A resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Tibs v. City of OKC was approved.
Legal Representation for City Employee (Item 11AF)
02:21:00A resolution authorizing Jessica Dark and Riley Nester to represent city employee Jesse Hilly in the case of Night v. City of OKC was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 11AH)
02:22:00Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 11AI)
02:22:00Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Small Business Saturday
Proclaimed in Oklahoma City. Holiday pop-up shops hosted by ISA will run every Friday and Saturday through December 21st.
St. Santa Run
On the SSM Health St. Anthony campus, starting at 9:00 a.m. for registration, kids dash at 9:45 a.m., 1M fun run and 5K at 10:30 a.m. Costumes encouraged with cash prizes.
Cowboy Christmas Parade
Starts at 10:00 a.m. from the interchange of Exchange and Penn, proceeding west down Exchange to Agnew and south to Southwest 15th Street. Features P. McIntyre as grand marshal, Slasho Ranch Longhorns, equestrian groups, and Santa.
Financial Matters
Arena Use Tax
An ordinance to introduce and set for final hearing on December 2nd, relating to the use tax for the arena, running from April 1, 2028, through March 31, 2034. This is necessary to support arena financing.
MAPS 4 Use Tax Resolution of Intent Amendment
An item will be brought back to amend the MAPS 4 use tax resolution of intent to provide extra coverage for cash flow purposes during initial arena debt service payments.
Arena Debt Reimbursement Resolution
An Arena debt reimbursement resolution will be brought forward, required by the IRS for tax-exempt debt issuance, utilizing Arena bond proceeds and general obligation bond funds.
Allocation for AVA 2.0 Project
A joint resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $660,000 from the Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan for the AVA 2.0 project (26 units at Northwest 11th and Lee), structured as a pay-as-you-go TIFF.
Allocation for Villa Teresa Hotel Project
A joint resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $2 million from the Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan for the Villa Teresa Hotel project at 1216 Classen Drive, structured as a pay-as-you-go TIFF.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the wrecker service contract for Zone 4, with residents and business owners expressing concerns about the selected vendor's compliance with RFP requirements, location, staffing, and potential impact on public safety and fairness. There were also comments regarding a proposed PUD on Mustang Road, with neighbors opposing the density and advocating for better buffering, while the applicant highlighted concessions made.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- December 2nd: Final hearing for ordinance relating to arena use tax
- December 2nd: Final hearing for interlocal agreement with City of Yukon
Watch For
- Regular updates on bike lane projects and alignments
- Preliminary report to council on school zone safety project locations
- Three additional items related to arena use tax (resolution of intent, MAPS 4 use tax amendment, Arena debt reimbursement resolution) on December 2nd
Announcements
- Invocation led by Pastor Jim Geralt of Olivet Baptist Church.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by Harley McWills of Girl Scouts Troop 27.
- Welcome to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members for their 'Day at City Hall'.
- Small Business Saturday proclamation for November 29th, 2025.
- Nikki Mays recognized as Teacher of the Month for November 2025.
- Shelley Garrettson recognized as Employee of the Month for November 2025.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor
Presentations and proclamations by the Mayor.
Item 4: Items from Council
No items from council.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Presentation on resident survey results and bike lane projects. Revenue enforcement report and year-end performance report available.
Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Item 7: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Several items deferred or struck from the agenda.
Item 8A: Revocable Permit for St. Santa Run
Request for a rolling street closure for the St. Santa Run on December 6th.
Item 8B: Revocable Permit for Cowboy Christmas Parade
Request for a special event permit for the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 6th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items A-E
Various items for the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items A-B
Various items for the Public Property Authority.
Item 9: Consent Docket
Approval of remaining consent docket items after some were pulled, struck, or deferred.
Item 9C: Wrecker Service Contract for Zone 4
Consideration of a contract for wrecker and impound services in Zone 4.
Item 9A: Funding for School Zone Safety Projects
Funding for A&E services to identify school zone and traffic feedback sign locations.
Item AZ: Interlocal Agreement with City of Yukon
Joint resolution regarding annexation and de-annexation of parcels with the City of Yukon.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
Approval of items A through N on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Rezoning 1100 East Reno
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from I3 to I1 for a hotel.
Item 11B
Previously deferred item.
Item 11C: Rezoning 14900 North Mustang Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from DA to PUD 2086 for residential development.
Item 11D: Rezoning 800 South S Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from O1, O2, I1, and I2 to PUD2092.
Item 11E: Rezoning 13945 North Portland
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to PUD 2094 for mixed-use commercial and residential.
Item 11F: Rezoning 12901 North Cemetery Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to PUD 2097.
Item 11G: Rezoning 8901 North Coal Train
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to PD 2098 for additional single-family homes.
Item 11H: Rezoning 13415 North Bryant
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from PUD 1533 to PUD 2099 for mixed-use development and townhomes.
Item 11I: Rezoning 22000 Northwest 33rd
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to SPD 1777 for a duplex.
Item 11J: Rezoning 8728 North Chartell
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to SPD 1779.
Item 11K: Closing Private Access Drives and Public Utility Easements
Ordinance on final hearing to close portions of private access drives and public utility easements in Wilshire Point edition.
Item 11L: Closing West 10 ft of Right-of-Way for Northwest 156th Place
Ordinance on final hearing to close a portion of right-of-way.
Item 11M: Rezoning 12516 Roberts Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to SPD 1763.
Item 11N
Previously deferred item.
Item 11O: Adopting Amended Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan 2025
Second of two meetings on this topic.
Item 11P: Resolution Adopting and Confirming Assessment Role for Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District
Public hearing and adoption of resolution.
Item 11Q: Ordinance Adopting and Setting Assessment Role for Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District
Ordinance on final hearing.
Item 11R: Ordinance on Final Hearing Relating to Taxation (Credit Card Fees)
Second of two meetings on this topic.
Item 11S: Ordinance on Final Hearing Relating to General Schedule of Fees (Credit Card Fees)
Second of two meetings on this topic.
Item 11T: Ordinance to be Introduced and Set for Final Hearing on December 2nd Relating to Taxation (Arena Use Tax)
Introduction of ordinance for arena use tax.
Item 11U: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing and resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 11V: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing and resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 11W: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing and resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 11X: Public Hearing Regarding Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Year Action Plan
Public hearing and resolution approving amendment for HUD submission.
Item 11Y: Resolution Updating Existing Building Code
Resolution to update building code.
Item 11Z: Resolution Updating International Building Code
Resolution to update building code.
Item 11AA: Resolution Updating International Residential Code
Resolution to update residential code.
Item 11AB: Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust Approving Allocation for AVA 2.0 Project
Allocation for AVA 2.0 project.
Item 11AC: Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust Approving Allocation for Villa Teresa Hotel Project
Allocation for Villa Teresa Hotel project.
Item 11AD: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment in McGuffy v. Progressive and OKC
Authorization for confessing judgment.
Item 11AE: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Council to Confess Judgment in Tibs v. City of OKC
Authorization for confessing judgment.
Item 11AF: Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation for City Employee Jesse Hilly
Authorization for legal representation.
Item 11AG: Executive Session
Executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.
Item 11AH: Claims Recommended for Denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Item 11AI: Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Item 12: Comments from Council
Council members' comments.
Item 13: Citizens to be Heard
Sean Graham signed up to speak but was not present.
Item 14: Adjournment
Meeting adjournment.