Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several resolutions, including proclaiming February 2025 as Allied Arts Month, recognizing city employees for their Heart of the City campaign success and Gerard Robinson as Employee of the Month, and naming the new MAPS 4 animal shelter the Oklahoma City Louisa Muen Animal Welfare Center. A significant budget amendment of $21.2 million was introduced, and the Vision Zero Action Plan was adopted. Various rezonings and revocable permits for community events were also approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
Heart of the City Campaign Resolution
Resolution commending city employees for their successful Heart of the City fundraising campaign, which raised $589,950.
Gerard Robinson Employee of the Month Resolution
Resolution commending Gerard Robinson as the February 2025 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
MAPS 4 Animal Shelter Naming Resolution
Resolution officially naming the new MAPS 4 animal shelter the Oklahoma City Louisa Muen Animal Welfare Center.
Board and Commission Appointments
Approval of reappointments and new appointments to the Community Public Safety Advisory Board, MAPS 4 Citizen Advisory Board, Game and Fish, MAPS and Operating Trust, Park Commission, Plumbing Code Review, and Trails Advisory.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings for items A and B.
OC MFA Items
Approval of all items (A through K) on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OCPA Items
Approval of all items (A through C) on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda.
Consent Docket
Approval of all items on the consent docket, including updates on the Deep Fork Trail and May Avenue Bridge, and the introduction of the first budget amendment for FY24-25.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of all items (A through L) on the concurrence docket.
Rezoning 715 East Grand & 700 Townley
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the properties from R1 and A2 to I2 and AE2.
Rezoning 3031 Northwest 150th
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from PUD 1726, PUD 678, CUP 36 to PUD 2048 for residential development.
Rezoning 11301 North County Line Road
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from R1 to PUD 209.
Rezoning 1 Northwest 102nd Street
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from O2 to SPD 1669.
Rezoning 3420 North May
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from C3 to SPD 1682 to align an existing medical marijuana business with zoning criteria.
Rezoning 4516 Grant Boulevard
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from PUD 813 to Spud 1696 to allow for a three-story, 50-foot height limit for an expansion.
Rezoning 3331 Southwest 104th
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning the property from SPD 1652 and AE1 to SPD 1698 and AE1 for a brake shop.
Special Permit 1091 North Sooner Road
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing a special permit to operate a moderate impact institutional use at Oakdale School.
Closing and Vacating Alley
Ordinance on Final Hearing, closing and vacating portions of the east-west alley in Block 36 of Maywood.
Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Resolution declaring certain listed structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.
Declaring Unsecured Structures
Resolution declaring certain listed structures as unsecured following a public hearing.
Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Resolution declaring certain listed buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.
Amending Fire and Other Sales Tax Expenditures
Resolution introduced to amend fire and other sales tax expenditures, increasing the budget by $6 million for firefighting tools, technology, and station construction/remodel. Set for final hearing on March 11th.
Adopting Vision Zero Action Plan
Resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City Vision Zero Action Plan, aiming for zero fatalities and serious injuries on roadways.
Agreed Settlement in Canadian County District Court Case
Resolution authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case of City of OKC V The Links at Mustang Creek.
Executive Session
Motion to enter executive session on advice of the municipal counselor to receive confidential communications regarding Tentin Luk Property V City of OKC.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Expecting over 25,000 runners, including a new quarter marathon through Automobile Alley. Proceeds benefit the Memorial Museum.
OCU UCO Scrimmage
Exclusive use of the Oklahoma River for rowing scrimmages featuring out-of-state teams including Tulsa, K-State, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Creighton.
Candyman Movie Night and Discussion
At Bookish, 1005 Northwest 36th Street, doors open at 7:00 PM, movie starts at 7:30 PM. Discussion on housing segregation to follow.
Financial Matters
Hotel/Motel Tax Special Purpose Revenue Fund
Budget authority increase to expend an additional $8.9 million from the increased hotel tax rate for tourism, fairgrounds, and convention center improvements.
Oklahoma City Tax Increment Financing Fund
Increase related to state matching contributions for TIF projects for the Dell and Omni Convention Center.
Utilities Fund
Increase for responses to water line breaks, covering costs for materials like asphalt and crushed rock.
Fire Sales Tax Fund
Increase for capital purchases including defibrillators, self-contained breathing apparatus, remodel funds for Station 15, and fire station construction costs.
MAPS 3 Use Tax Fund
Increase for additional capital purchases at the multi-agency Command Center, Mobile Radio site, and police vehicle purchases.
Police and Fire Capital Equipment Sales Tax
Increase to fund a fire search and rescue vehicle and fire dispatch consoles.
Public Comments
No citizens signed up to speak during the designated public comments section. However, council members shared constituent experiences regarding challenges with sidewalk accessibility and public transportation, as well as concerns about the new jail location and a related land swap issue affecting Crooked Oak Schools.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- March 11th: Final hearing for the budget amendment for fiscal year 2025.
- March 11th: Final hearing for the resolution amending fire and other sales tax expenditures.
Watch For
- Full strategic plan from Visit OKC expected in a matter of days.
- Bidding for the May Avenue Bridge replacement project expected early 2026.
Announcements
- February 2025 was proclaimed Allied Arts Month, recognizing its contribution to the city's cultural community.
- City employees were commended for raising $589,950 for the Heart of the City campaign, exceeding their goal.
- Gerard Robinson, an Embark bus operator, was recognized as the February 2025 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his exceptional service.
- City employees were thanked for their tireless work during the recent winter weather, particularly Public Works, Water Utilities, and Homeless Outreach teams.
- The Chickasaw Nation was congratulated on the grand opening of the Okana Resort, an indoor water park expected to attract many visitors.
- Residents were invited to a 'Candyman' movie night at Bookish (1005 NW 36th St) on Friday at 7 PM, followed by a discussion on housing segregation.
Agenda Summary
Item 3A
Proclamation of February 2025 as Allied Arts Month.
Item 3B
Resolution commending city employees for the Heart of the City campaign, which raised $589,950.
Item 3C
Resolution commending Gerard Robinson as February 2025 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Item 3D
Resolution naming the MAPS 4 Animal Shelter the Oklahoma City Louisa Muen Animal Welfare Center.
Items 3E-3J
Reappointments and new appointments to various boards and commissions.
Items 4A-4B
Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 5
City Manager Reports, including the Convention and Visitors Bureau quarterly report, Hotel Tax report, and appreciation for city employees during winter weather.
Item 7
Request for Uncontested Continuances for items 11 K1, C, D, and 11 L1, C.
Item 8A
Revocable Permit with the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation for the 2025 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Item 8B
Revocable Permit with the RiverSport Foundation for the OCU UCO scrimmage.
OC MFA Items A-K
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items.
OCPA Items A-C
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items.
Item 9
Consent Docket, including updates on the Deep Fork Trail and May Avenue Bridge, and the introduction of the first budget amendment for FY24-25.
Item 10
Concurrence Docket items A-L.
Item 11A
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 715 East Grand and 700 Townley from R1 and A2 to I2 and AE2.
Item 11B
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 3031 Northwest 150th from PUD 1726, PUD 678, CUP 36 to PUD 2048.
Item 11C
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 11301 North County Line Road from R1 to PUD 209.
Item 11D
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1 Northwest 102nd Street from O2 to SPD 1669.
Item 11E
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 3420 North May from C3 to SPD 1682, related to a medical marijuana business.
Item 11F
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 4516 Grant Boulevard from PUD 813 to Spud 1696 for a building expansion.
Item 11G
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 3331 Southwest 104th from SPD 1652 and AE1 to SPD 1698 and AE1 for a brake shop.
Item 11H
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing a special permit for moderate impact institutional use at 1091 North Sooner Road (Oakdale School).
Item 11I
Ordinance on Final Hearing, closing and vacating portions of the east-west alley in Block 36 of Maywood.
Item 11J1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 11J2
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 11K1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 11K2
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 11L1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 11L2
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 11M1
Public hearing regarding amending the June 18th, 2024 resolution approving certain fire listed and other sales tax expenditures.
Item 11M2
Resolution amending fire and other sales tax expenditures, increasing by $6 million.
Item 11N
Resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City Vision Zero Action Plan.
Item 11O1
Resolution authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement in the Canadian County District Court case of City of OKC V The Links at Mustang Creek.
Item 11P
Executive session on advice of the municipal counselor to receive confidential communications regarding Tentin Luk Property V City of OKC.