Meeting Summary
The city council approved numerous zoning changes, including for a data center, a mixed-use development, and an expansion of the OKC Thunder practice facilities. Fiscal Year 2024 financial statements for city authorities were presented, receiving an unqualified clean opinion despite challenges from an ERP transition. Several community events received permits, and council members discussed upcoming bond meetups and citizen concerns regarding an abandoned corporate property and proposed state questions.
Key Decisions & Votes
Recognition of Jacqueline Brown
02:50A resolution was unanimously passed to recognize Jacqueline Brown as the September 2025 Teacher of the Month for her significant contributions to public education and coaching.
Council Member Travel Expenses
09:20A resolution was unanimously approved to cover travel expenses for council members Carter and Stonecipher to attend the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City.
Rezoning 14300 Northwest Minster
33:40An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 14300 Northwest Minster from AA to PUD 2076, facilitating a lot split for two homes.
Rezoning 139 Northeast 122nd for Data Center
36:20An ordinance was approved seven to one to rezone 139 Northeast 122nd to PUD 2077 for a data center, with council discussion on future policy regarding data center resource consumption.
Rezoning 3804 East I240 for Neighborhood
37:10An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 3804 East I240 to PUD 2079, allowing for a new neighborhood development near Sooner Road and I-240.
Rezoning 2944 Southwest 8
38:00An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 2944 Southwest 8 to SP1737 and SODD, permitting commercial lodging or multifamily residential near the river.
Rezoning 1900 Northwest 29th for Duplexes
40:40An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 1900 Northwest 29th to SPD 1741, allowing for the construction of five duplexes (10 units) with thoughtful parking and street interaction.
Rezoning 112 Southwest 26 for Residential Use
41:20An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 112 Southwest 26 from R4 to SPD 1742 for straightforward residential use on empty lots.
Rezoning 17 Northwest 13th for Daycare
42:00An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 17 Northwest 13th from PUD 1915 to SPD 1743 for a daycare facility.
Rezoning 229 Northeast 95th for Thunder Facilities
42:50An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 229 Northeast 95th from R1 to SPD 1745, facilitating expansion and improvements to the Oklahoma City Thunder practice facilities.
Rezoning 21108 Southwest 11th for Stockyards Commercial
43:30An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 21108 Southwest 11th to SPD 1748 and SYT, supporting industrial and commercial developments in the stockyards area.
Rezoning 7708 Northwest 81st Circle
44:10An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 7708 Northwest 81st Circle from PUD 1731 and AE1 to SPUD 1749 and AE1.
Rezoning 10007 West Eubanks for Mixed-Use Development
51:50An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 10007 West Eubanks from C3 to SPD 1752 for a mixed-use development, with an amendment to include specific drainage requirements to mitigate existing flooding issues.
Rezoning 311 South Miller Place for Industrial Use
52:20An ordinance was unanimously approved to rezone 311 South Miller Place from R2 to SPD 1754, allowing for industrial uses complementary to the surrounding area.
Special Permit for Pickleball Courts
53:10An ordinance was unanimously approved to establish a special permit for outdoor participant recreation and entertainment (pickleball courts) at 12100 North May.
Drainage and Flood Control Ordinance
54:00An ordinance on final hearing related to drainage and flood control, which updates the city's FEMA map, was unanimously approved.
Hunting Licenses Municipal Code Amendment
54:40An ordinance amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code relating to hunting licenses was unanimously approved.
Declaration of Dilapidated Structures
55:10A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was unanimously approved following a public hearing.
Declaration of Unsecured Structures
55:40A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was unanimously approved following a public hearing.
Declaration of Abandoned Buildings
56:10A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was unanimously approved following a public hearing.
Settlement Agreement with McNaten Company
56:30A settlement agreement with McNaten Company was unanimously approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
56:50A claim that was recommended for denial was approved as such by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval
57:10Multiple claims that were recommended for approval were unanimously approved by the council.
Upcoming Community Events
Little Red Heart Runwalk Social
Lake Hefner's Stars and Stripes Park, 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Includes a 5K run, one-mile memorial walk, kid zone, DJ, and food truck.
Fiesta de las Americas
Southwest 25th (Capitol Hill Main Street). Celebrating its 20th anniversary and hosting a community ribbon cutting for the GO single plaza.
AIDS Walk of OKC
Marriott Gardens on Sheridan. Theme: 'Rise Up and Walk Proud' to fight stigma and support HIV testing, treatment, and education.
Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K
West Park Place. The 11th annual event, partnering with Girls on the Run.
Uptown Outside
North Lee (between 23rd and 24th, Lee, Gernzie, and Dewey). Features a community skate park and 100% local artists.
W2 Bond Meetup
5:30-7:00 PM at OCU Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Opportunity to learn about bond projects.
Neighbors Night Out
Community event to connect with neighbors.
W3 Town Hall
Southwest Oklahoma City. For questions about the bond.
W5 Bond Meetup
6:00 PM at the Southwest Library at 134th in South Penn. Open to all to learn about the bond.
W6 Bond Open House
4-6 PM (come and go) at the Downtown Library, fourth floor, in the friends room. Opportunity to ask questions and get information.
Financial Matters
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Audited Financial Reports
Presentation of the FY24 annual financial statements for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA), Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA), and the City's annual comprehensive financial report. An unqualified clean opinion was received for all reports.
OCMFA Net Position Increase
The net position for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority increased.
OCPA Net Position Increase
The net position for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority increased.
City Annual Financial Comprehensive Report Net Position Increase
The net position for the City's annual financial comprehensive report increased.
Total Component Units Net Position Increase
The total component units net position increased in combination.
Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll information is available at okc.gov.
Claim recommended for denial
A specific claim was recommended for denial by the council.
Claims recommended for approval
Multiple claims were recommended for approval by the council.
Public Comments
Three citizens addressed the council. Topics included concerns about a state question on adult-use marijuana and its potential revenue for municipalities, a proposal for an inmate education program in the county jail focusing on constitutional rights and legal action, and requests for infrastructure improvements (bridge repainting) and council assistance in advocating for gun law changes at the state level.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11K deferred to October 7th
Deadlines
- FY25 financial statements targeting March 31st, 2026 issuance
- FY26 audited financial statements by December 2026
Watch For
- Single audit (federal grants compliance document) expected next month
- Deeper dive into policy regarding data centers' impact on electricity, water, and land use
- Intervention regarding the abandoned CVS property at 23rd and Classen
Announcements
- Jacqueline Brown was recognized as September 2025 Teacher of the Month by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City for her 20 years of teaching and coaching, including being the youngest and first African-American female 6A coach in Oklahoma.
- Captain Aaron Stzman and Commander Jason Kim, along with other crew members of the USS Oklahoma, were welcomed to the city council as part of a namesake visit to build relationships between the crew and the state.
- Councilman Stone's family is in prayers.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Pastor Brian Acriman of the Church OKC, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Claire Parton of Girl Scouts Troop 460.
Presentation and Recognition of Jacqueline Brown
Recognition of Jacqueline Brown as September 2025 Teacher of the Month by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Recognition of USS Oklahoma Crew
Welcome and recognition of Captain Aaron Stzman, Commander Jason Kim, and other members of the crew of the USS Oklahoma.
Item 4A: Resolution approving travel expenses for council members
Resolution approving travel expenses for council members Carter and Stonecipher to attend the National League of Cities in Salt Lake City in November.
Item 5: City Manager reports
City Manager reported no items other than claims and payroll.
Item 6A and B: Journal of council proceedings
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Item 11K deferred to October 7th. Item 11O and 110 withdrawn by applicant. Unsecured structures H 2200 Northeast 22nd Street and L 1216 Northwest 98th Street, and abandoned building G 1216 Northwest 98 Street stricken from the agenda.
Item 8A: Limited revocable rowing and paddle practice use permit
Permit with the Riverport Foundation for use on weekdays from October to September of 2026.
Item 8B: Joint revocable permit for Little Red Heart Runwalk Social
Permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the Life Share Foundation to hold the Little Red Heart Runwalk Social at Lake Hefner on September 20th.
Item 8C: Revocable right-of-way use permit for AIDS Walk of OKC
Permit with AIDS Walk of OKC to hold the AIDS Walk of OKC on October 5th on Sheridan.
Item 8D: Revocable right-of-way use permit for Fiesta de los Americas
Permit with Capitol Hill Main Street to hold Fiesta de los Americas on September 27th on Southwest 25th, celebrating its 20th anniversary and the ribbon cutting for the GO single plaza.
Item 8E: Revocable right-of-way use permit for Uptown Outside
Permit with the Friends of Uptown Foundation to hold Uptown Outside on October 18th on North Lee.
Item 8F: Revocable right-of-way use permit for Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K
Permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K on October 5th on West Park Place.
Adoption of OCMFA docket
Adoption of the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket, items A through E, following a presentation on FY24 financial statements.
Adoption of OCPA docket
Adoption of the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority docket, items A through C, following a presentation on FY24 financial statements.
Item 9: Consent docket
Adoption of the consent docket in its entirety.
Item 10: Concurrence docket
Adoption of the concurrence docket, items A through K.
Item 11A: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 14300 Northwest Minster
Rezoning from AA to PUD 2076 for a lot split.
Item 11B: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 139 Northeast 122nd
Rezoning from R1A, PUD479, PUD78, and PUD 1875 to PUD 2077 for a data center.
Item 11C: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 3804 East I240
Rezoning from PUD 1810 to PUD 2079 for a neighborhood development.
Item 11D: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2944 Southwest 8
Rezoning from SPUD 1139 and SROD to SP1737 and SODD for potential commercial lodging or multifamily residential.
Item 11E: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1900 Northwest 29th
Rezoning from R1 to SPD 1741 for the development of five duplexes (10 units).
Item 11F: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 112 Southwest 26
Rezoning from R4 to SPD 1742 for residential use on empty lots.
Item 11G: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 17 Northwest 13th
Rezoning from PUD 1915 to SPD 1743 for a daycare facility.
Item 11H: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 229 Northeast 95th
Rezoning from R1 to SPD 1745 for expansion and improvements to the practice facilities for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Item 11I: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 21108 Southwest 11th
Rezoning from SPUD 185, SPD 493, I2, SROD and SYT to SPD 1748 and SYT for the stockyards commercial area.
Item 11J: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 7708 Northwest 81st Circle
Rezoning from PUD 1731 and AE1 to SPUD 1749 and AE1.
Item 11L: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 10007 West Eubanks
Rezoning from C3 to SPD 1752 for a mixed-use development with predominantly multifamily and ground-floor non-residential uses, including an amendment for specific drainage requirements.
Item 11M: Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 311 South Miller Place
Rezoning from R2 to SPD 1754 to allow for industrial uses.
Item 11N: Ordinance on final hearing, establishing special permit for outdoor recreation
Establishing a special permit to operate use unit 83000.56 participant recreation and entertainment outdoor in the C3 district found at 12100 North May for pickleball courts.
Item 11P: Ordinance on final hearing related to drainage and flood control
Ordinance updating the FEMA map.
Item 11Q: Ordinance on final hearing, amending Municipal Code relating to hunting licenses
Ordinance amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code relating to hunting licenses.
Item 11R1 and R2: Public hearing and resolution regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing and resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Item 11S1 and S2: Public hearing and resolution regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing and resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Item 11T1 and T2: Public hearing and resolution regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing and resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Item 11U1: Settlement agreement with McNaten Company
Approval of a settlement agreement with McNaten Company.
Item 11V1A: Claim recommended for denial
A claim recommended for denial.
Item 11W1A-D: Claims recommended for approval
Multiple claims recommended for approval.