Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning changes and revocable permits for community events, including the River Bowl and Outwest MusicFest. Financial reports indicated sales and use tax collections were $12 million below budget, leading to an anticipated $6 million use of fund balance. The Council also adopted the updated Emergency Operations Plan and approved amendments to the Film Incentive Program. One rezoning item was deferred for further discussion with a concerned neighbor.
Key Decisions & Votes
Journal of Council Proceedings
06:40The council unanimously approved the journal of council proceedings.
Revocable Permit for River Bowl
19:50The council unanimously approved the revocable permit for the fourth annual River Bowl event at Riverport.
Revocable Permit for Outwest MusicFest
24:50The council unanimously approved the revocable permit for the Outwest MusicFest, a new pilot event in the West Village district.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
27:00The council, convening as the OCMFA, unanimously approved all listed items.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
28:00The council, convening as the OCPPA, unanimously approved all listed items.
Consent Docket Item 9B
31:00An item related to the Flock system was approved with a 6-2 vote after being pulled from the consent docket.
Consent Docket Item 9AB
32:00An item pulled from the consent docket was approved with a 7-1 vote.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
33:00The remaining items on the consent docket were unanimously approved.
Concurrent Docket Items
34:00All items on the concurrent docket were unanimously approved.
Rezoning 11201 Northwest Expressway
45:00A rezoning request for development was deferred to July 15th to allow the applicant and a concerned neighbor to discuss potential compromises regarding environmental impact and property buffering.
Rezoning 12411 Dorset Drive
47:00The ordinance to rezone 12411 Dorset Drive from PUD 62A and PUD 659 to R4 General Residential District was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 4401 East Hefner Road
48:00The ordinance to rezone 4401 East Hefner Road from PUD 701 to PUD 2065 Planned Unit Development District, allowing expanded uses for an existing industrial building, was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 14028 Quailbrook Drive
49:00The ordinance to rezone 14028 Quailbrook Drive from R1 Single Family Residential to PUD 2066 Planned Unit Development District was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 12401 Dorset
51:00The ordinance to rezone 12401 Dorset from SPUD 173 and PUD 659 to PUD 2067, converting an existing facility to multi-family use, was unanimously approved.
Rezoning (Ward 3 item G)
52:00A rezoning request for an unspecified property in Ward 3 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 2201 North Bryant Avenue
53:00The ordinance to rezone 2201 North Bryant Avenue to allow conversion of an existing nursing home into an adult daycare facility for individuals with disabilities was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 2020 Northwest 23rd
54:00The ordinance to rezone 2020 Northwest 23rd from SPUD 1529 and Urban Conservation Overlay District to SPUD 1729 and UC Urban Conservation District Overlay was unanimously approved.
Closing Public Right-of-Way for West Park Place
55:00The ordinance to close portions of public right-of-way for West Park Place, Northwest 10th Street, Northwest 9th Street, and North Hudson Avenue was unanimously approved.
Closing Public Easement of Lot 6, Block 1, Baker's Subdivision
56:00The ordinance to close a public easement east of North Woodward Avenue and north of Northwest 11th Street was unanimously approved.
Public Hearings Regarding Dilapidated Structures
59:00The council declared several structures dilapidated, granting property owners 30 days to present a plan of action for compliance.
Public Hearings Regarding Unsecured Structures
1:00:00The council unanimously approved actions regarding unsecured structures.
Public Hearings Regarding Abandoned Buildings
1:01:00The council unanimously approved actions regarding abandoned buildings.
Resolution Adopting City Emergency Operations Plan
1:13:00The resolution adopting the city's annual Emergency Operations Plan and authorizing the city manager to implement it was unanimously adopted.
Joint Resolution Approving Amended Film Incentive Program
1:16:00The joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust, approving and adopting the amended and restated film incentive program, was unanimously approved.
Joint Resolution Approving Subrogation Claim Settlement
1:17:00The joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, approving the settlement of a subrogation claim related to medical bills, was unanimously approved.
Executive Session for Collective Bargaining Negotiations
1:18:00The motion to move into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 25-26 with various employee unions was unanimously approved.
Upcoming Community Events
River Bowl
Hosted at Riverport, featuring dragonboat racing, kayaking, black-owned food trucks, and a live DJ. A free community screening of 'A Most Beautiful Thing' will be held on August 1st.
Outwest MusicFest
From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, closing West Sheridan Avenue (from South Lee Avenue east to South Dewey Avenue) and South Lee Avenue (from West Main Street south to West Sheridan). Will feature live music, food trucks, and local businesses as venues.
Financial Matters
June Sales and Use Tax Collections
Sales and use tax collections were $12 million below budget for the fiscal year, with other revenues like franchise fees also falling below projections. The city anticipates using approximately $6 million in fund balance.
Public Comments
One citizen expressed concerns about the open carry gun law, linking it to recent public shootings and advocating for its repeal in family-oriented public spaces and private businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11F (Uncontested Continuance) deferred to July 15th.
- Item 11A (Rezoning 11201 Northwest Expressway) deferred to July 15th for further discussion.
Watch For
- A Request for Information (RFI) for a new state-of-the-art air traffic control system is expected to be published soon, with a short submission timeline, presenting an opportunity for Oklahoma innovators.
Announcements
- Assistant City Manager Aubrey McDermad was recognized for her retirement and contributions to the city.
- The drinking water quality report for Oklahoma City confirms some of the highest water quality in the United States, with recognition for the Water Utility Trust staff.
- The City's mental health alternative program was launched, receiving significant positive community feedback.
- Tinker Air Force Base hosted a successful air show this past weekend.
- The City's emergency management team and various city departments were commended for their exceptional work in managing the recent Thunder championship parade.
Agenda Summary
City Manager Report
Report on the quarterly Riverport Foundation and June sales and use tax collections, noting a $12 million deficit below budget and an anticipated $6 million use of fund balance.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Deferral of Item 11F to July 15th and striking of several unsecured structure and abandoned building items (11M1 B, C, H and 11N1 B, F) due to owners securing properties.
Revocable Permit for River Bowl
Request for exclusive use of the river for the fourth annual River Bowl, featuring dragonboat racing and kayaking by alumni and students from predominantly black schools in Oklahoma City.
Revocable Permit for Outwest MusicFest
Request for street closures on West Sheridan Avenue and South Lee Avenue for a pilot music festival event on July 25th, featuring live music, food trucks, and local businesses as venues.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Approval of items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Approval of items on the OCPPA agenda.
Consent Docket Item 9B
An item related to the Flock system, pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.
Consent Docket Item 9AB
An item pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Approval of all remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrent Docket Items
Approval of all items on the concurrent docket.
Rezoning 11201 Northwest Expressway
Request to rezone property for development, with a neighbor expressing concerns about wildlife habitat and natural buffers.
Rezoning 12411 Dorset Drive
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from PUD 62A and PUD 659 to R4 General Residential District.
Rezoning 4401 East Hefner Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from PUD 701 to PUD 2065 Planned Unit Development District, expanding uses for an existing industrial building.
Rezoning 14028 Quailbrook Drive
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from R1 Single Family Residential to PUD 2066 Planned Unit Development District.
Rezoning 12401 Dorset
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from SPUD 173 and PUD 659 to PUD 2067, converting an existing facility to multi-family use.
Rezoning (Ward 3 item G)
Ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 3.
Rezoning 2201 North Bryant Avenue
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from C3 Community Commercial and HNO Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay District to SPUD 1728 Simplified Planned Unit Development and HNO, converting an existing nursing home to an adult daycare facility.
Rezoning 2020 Northwest 23rd
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from SPUD 1529 and Urban Conservation Overlay District to SPUD 1729 and UC Urban Conservation District Overlay.
Closing Public Right-of-Way for West Park Place
Ordinance on final hearing to close portions of public right-of-way along West Park Place, Northwest 10th Street, Northwest 9th Street, and North Hudson Avenue.
Closing Public Easement of Lot 6, Block 1, Baker's Subdivision
Ordinance on final hearing to close a public easement generally east of North Woodward Avenue and north of Northwest 11th Street.
Public Hearings Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearings concerning dilapidated structures, including a request for more time to resolve issues for 718 Southeast 50th.
Public Hearings Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearings concerning unsecured structures.
Public Hearings Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearings concerning abandoned buildings.
Resolution Adopting City of Oklahoma City Emergency Plans Operation
Annual adoption of the city's Emergency Operations Plan, with an update on the successful response to the Thunder championship parade and preparations for future major events.
Joint Resolution Approving Amended Film Incentive Program
Approval of amendments to Section 8 of Oklahoma City's general obligation limited tax bond program, updating the film incentive program policy to include new distribution models, music licensing, and refined expenditure requirements.
Joint Resolution Approving Subrogation Claim Settlement
Approval of a settlement for a subrogation claim related to medical bills paid under the city's self-funded healthcare plan for injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Executive Session for Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Motion to move into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 25-26 with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123, International Association of Firefighters Local 157, and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 246.