Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included several proclamations for Building Safety Month, National Safety Month, National EMS Week, and the Charlie Christian International Music Festival. Key decisions involved approving various appointments, revocable permits for community events, and several rezoning ordinances. The council also introduced budget amendments and discussed the MAPS 4 beautification project and the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, which passed after extensive public and council debate.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Trusts and Commissions
01:05:00The council unanimously approved appointments to the Economic Development Trust, Planning Commission, Zoo Trust, Pioneer Library System, and Trails Advisory.
Rezoning 1810 North MacArthur
02:26:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1810 North MacArthur from R1 and SPD458 to R2 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 8612 South Walker
02:28:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 8612 South Walker from R1 to PUD2054 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 9520 Northeast 150th
02:37:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 9520 Northeast 150th from double A to PUD 2058 for a lot split was unanimously approved.
Closing Utility Easements in Redbud Villas
02:45:00An ordinance on final hearing to close portions of platted utility easements on lots 16 and 17 in Redbud Villas near Council and Southwest 74th was unanimously approved.
Closing Alley in Commercial View Addition
02:47:00An ordinance on final hearing to close a 15-foot wide north-south platted alley within block 20 of Commercial View Addition near southeastern and southeast 11th was unanimously approved.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance
03:32:00An ordinance on final hearing relative to accessory dwelling units, allowing them as a conditional use by right under specified conditions, was unanimously approved after extensive public and council discussion.
Declaring Dilapidated Structures
03:35:00A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was unanimously adopted.
Declaring Unsecured Structures
03:36:00A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was unanimously adopted.
Declaring Abandoned Buildings
03:37:00A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was unanimously adopted.
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 First Year Action Plan
03:59:00A resolution approving the city's five-year consolidated plan strategy and the first-year action plan for HUD formula grants was unanimously adopted.
MAPS 4 Beautification Master Plan
04:20:00The master plan for the MAPS 4 beautification project, outlining various surface-level improvements, was unanimously approved.
Workers' Compensation Settlement (Floyd Tiger)
04:21:00A joint resolution with MFA approving the settlement of a workers' compensation subrogation claim regarding Floyd Tiger was unanimously approved.
Confess Judgment (Steven Salivar and Castro v City of OKC)
04:22:00A resolution authorizing the municipal councilor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Steven Salivar and Castro v City of OKC was unanimously approved.
Agreed Settlement (City of OKC v. Court of Owls)
04:23:00A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement in the case styled City of OKC v. Court of Owls was unanimously approved.
Agreed Settlement (City of OKC v. Harris)
04:24:00A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case of Harris or City of OKC v. Harris was unanimously approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
04:25:00A claim recommended for denial was unanimously denied.
Claim Recommended for Approval
04:26:00A claim recommended for approval was unanimously approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Downtown OKC Day
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kerr Park, featuring food trucks, free treats, live entertainment, and yard games.
OKC Pride Festival and Parade
Along Northwest 39th, featuring 18 bands and DJs, two stages, and a parade on Sunday.
PO Market Festival
On Northwest 28th, featuring vendors and food trucks.
Sunny Days Mural Festival
On South Harvey, Oklahoma's first and only mural festival for women and gender minority artists, adding 28 new murals. Volunteer litter pickup on May 24th from 9-11 AM.
Charlie Christian International Music Festival
At the Bryant Center Event Center, including a jam session, Battle of the Bands, and concerts.
Financial Matters
FY24-25 Budget Amendment
Second amendment to the fiscal year budget, increasing the Emergency Management Fund by $900,000 for personnel, Fire Sales Tax Fund by $100,000 for personnel, and Utilities Fund by $2.6 million for waterline breaks and related expenses. Total city budget will exceed $2.28 billion.
Henry Edaby Foster Center MAPS 4 Project
Design budget of $12,254,000, with a current cost estimate of $12,058,000 after an early demolition package of $181,000.
Clar Looper Civil Rights Center MAPS 4 Project
Project budget of $11,811,000, with an additional $600,000 from outside funds, totaling approximately $12.3 million.
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan HUD Grants
Allocation of HUD formula grants: $5.1 million for CDBG, $2.3 million for HOME, $444,000 for ESG, and $1.4 million for HOPA, supporting affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development.
MAPS 4 Beautification Project
Master plan for the $32.9 million beautification efforts, with $5 million for permanent staff, $5 million for land acquisition, $1 million for trees, and approximately $20 million remaining for projects.
City Fees Ordinance
Proposed changes to various city fees for urban design, historic preservation, subdivision, zoning, and board of adjustment, aiming for full cost recovery. Includes a significant increase for home sharing special exception applications from $300 to $1,100.
Fire Sales Tax Expenditures Amendment
Resolution amending the June 18, 2024 resolution to adjust fire sales tax expenditures due to higher-than-expected personnel costs from retirements.
Public Comments
Ten citizens spoke during the meeting. Nine spoke on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, with some supporting it as a flexible housing solution for families and affordable options, while others opposed it due to concerns about corporate investors, lack of neighbor notice, and impact on neighborhood character. One citizen spoke during the 'Citizens to be Heard' section, raising concerns about jail deaths, gun laws, and safety at public venues.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution approving travel expenses for council members Bradley Carter and Mark Stonecipher (deferred to June 3rd).
- Ordinance rezoning 7303 South Anderson (deferred to June 3rd).
- Ordinance rezoning 19301 Lutheran Road (deferred to June 3rd).
- Ordinance rezoning 2821 Northwest 57th (deferred to June 3rd).
- Agenda Item 11B (previously deferred to June 3rd).
- Agenda Item 11G (previously deferred to June 17th).
Deadlines
- Final hearing for FY24-25 budget amendment on June 3rd.
- Final hearing for city fees ordinance on June 3rd.
- Final hearing for fire sales tax expenditures resolution on June 3rd.
Watch For
- Approval of the FY24-25 budget amendment on June 3rd.
- Approval of the city fees ordinance on June 3rd.
- Approval of the fire sales tax expenditures resolution on June 3rd.
- Further development and design phases for the Henry Edaby Foster Center and Clar Looper Civil Rights Center MAPS 4 projects.
Announcements
- May 2025 is proclaimed Building Safety Month in Oklahoma City.
- June 2025 is proclaimed National Safety Month in Oklahoma City, emphasizing employee safety.
- May 18, 2025, is proclaimed National EMS Week in Oklahoma City, recognizing EMS professionals.
- May 30-31, 2025, is proclaimed Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week in Oklahoma City.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation led by Pastor Mark Costello and Pledge of Allegiance led by Olivia Yuria.
Proclamation for Building Safety Month
Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Building Safety Month in Oklahoma City.
Proclamation for National Safety Month
Proclamation declaring June 2025 as National Safety Month in Oklahoma City, focusing on workforce safety.
Proclamation for National EMS Week
Proclamation declaring May 18, 2025, as National EMS Week in Oklahoma City, recognizing EMS professionals.
Proclamation for Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week
Proclamation declaring May 30-31, 2025, as Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week in Oklahoma City.
Item 3: Appointments to various trusts and commissions
Appointments to Economic Development Trust, Planning Commission, Zoo Trust, Pioneer Library System, and Trails Advisory.
Item 4: Resolution approving travel expenses for council members
Resolution approving travel expenses for council members Bradley Carter and Mark Stonecipher to attend the NLC meeting in Ohio in July.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Claims and payroll reports available on OKC.gov.
Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of Journal of Council Proceedings, Items A and B.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Items 11B and 11G deferred, and items 11N1 and 11O1 for 2420 Southwest 35th Street stricken from the agenda.
Item 8A: Revocable permit for Downtown OKC Day
Revocable permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership for Downtown OKC Day on June 4th in Kerr Park.
Item 8B: Revocable permit for OKC Pride parade and festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with OKC Pride, Inc. to hold the OKC Pride parade and festival May 30th through June 1st.
Item 8C: Revocable permit for PO Market Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with PO Market Festival to hold the festival May 24th through 26th on Northwest 28th.
Item 8D: Revocable permit for Sunny Days Mural Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Sunny Days to hold the Sunny Days Mural Festival on May 31st on South Harvey.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
Approval of OCMFA items A through I.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items
Approval of OCPA items A through D.
Item 9M: Consent Docket Item
A specific item from the consent docket.
Item 9P: Consent Docket Item
A specific item from the consent docket.
Item 9U: PUD for 176 acres at Indian Hills and Western
Approval of a PUD for 176 acres at Indian Hills and Western for commercial, multi-family, and single-family residential development.
Item 9BG: Budget Amendment for FY24-25
Introduction of the second amendment to the FY24-25 budget, impacting emergency management, fire sales tax, and utilities funds.
Item 9BL & BM: MAPS 4 Preliminary Reports
Presentation of preliminary reports for the Henry Edaby Foster Center and the Clar Looper Civil Rights Center MAPS 4 projects.
Remainder of Consent Docket
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
Approval of concurrence docket items A through N.
Item 11A: Rezoning 1810 North MacArthur
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1810 North MacArthur from R1 and SPD458 to R2.
Item 11B: Previously Deferred Item
An item that was previously deferred.
Item 11C: Rezoning 8612 South Walker
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 8612 South Walker from R1 to PUD2054.
Item 11E: Rezoning 7303 South Anderson
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 7303 South Anderson from PUD 1794 and AE2 to PUD 2060 and AE2, to change sideyard building setbacks.
Item 11D: Rezoning 9520 Northeast 150th
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 9520 Northeast 150th from double A to PUD 2058 for a lot split.
Item 11F: Rezoning 19301 Lutheran Road
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 19301 Lutheran Road from double A to SPD 1695 for a small campground.
Item 11G: Previously Deferred Item
An item that was previously deferred.
Item 11H: Closing utility easements in Redbud Villas
Ordinance on final hearing, closing portions of platted utility easements on lots 16 and 17 in Redbud Villas near Council and Southwest 74th.
Item 11I: Closing alley in Commercial View Addition
Ordinance on final hearing, closing the 15-foot wide north-south platted alley within block 20 of Commercial View Addition near southeastern and southeast 11th.
Item 11J: Rezoning 2821 Northwest 57th
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2821 Northwest 57th from C1 to SPD 1675 for Oz Urgent Care's mobile CT trailer.
Item 11K: Ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Ordinance on final hearing relative to accessory dwelling units, allowing them as a conditional use by right under certain conditions.
Item 11L: Ordinance on City Fees
Ordinance to be introduced and set for final hearing, relating to fees charged by the city for urban design, historic preservation, subdivision, zoning, and board of adjustment.
Item 11M1: Public hearing on dilapidated structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Item 11M2: Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Item 11N1: Public hearing on unsecured structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
Item 11N2: Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Item 11O1: Public hearing on abandoned buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
Item 11O2: Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Item 11P1: Public hearing on fire sales tax expenditures
Public hearing regarding a resolution amending the June 18, 2024 resolution approving certain fire and other listed sales tax expenditures.
Item 11P2: Resolution amending fire sales tax expenditures
Resolution to be introduced, amending the June 18, 2024 resolution regarding fire sales tax expenditures due to higher personnel costs.
Item 11Q1: Public hearing on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Public hearing regarding the resolution approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 First Year Action Plan.
Item 11Q2: Resolution approving Consolidated Plan
Resolution approving the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 First Year Action Plan for HUD formula grants.
Item 11R: MAPS 4 Beautification Master Plan
Approval of the master plan for the MAPS 4 beautification project, outlining various surface-level improvements across the city.
Item 11S1: Workers' Compensation Settlement
Joint resolution with MFA approving settlement of a workers' compensation subrogation claim regarding Floyd Tiger.
Item 11T1: Confess Judgment in Steven Salivar and Castro v City of OKC
Resolution authorizing the municipal councilor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Steven Salivar and Castro v City of OKC.
Item 11U1: Agreed Settlement in City of OKC v. Court of Owls
Resolution authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement in the case styled City of OKC v. Court of Owls.
Item 11V1: Agreed Settlement in City of OKC v. Harris
Resolution authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case of Harris or City of OKC v. Harris.
Item 11W1A: Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim recommended for denial.
Item 11X1A: Claim Recommended for Approval
A claim recommended for approval.