Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a $3 million allocation for the Gold Dome project and $2.5 million in funding for lead service line replacement. They also approved a rezoning request for 5900 Wildwood with significant concessions after extensive public comment. Several city employees and a teacher were recognized for their outstanding service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Commendation for Kenneth Myrick
05:00Kenneth Myrick was recognized as January 2025 Employee of the Month for his five years of service in Public Works, leadership in traffic operations, and innovation in refurbishing a paint truck.
Commendation for Captain John Chinowth
09:00Captain John Chinowth was recognized as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year for his 17 years of service, outstanding leadership, and integral role as Assistant Public Information Officer.
Commendation for Sergeant William Reyes
13:00Sergeant William Reyes was recognized as the 2024 Police Officer of the Year for his heroic actions on November 10th, preventing a man from falling 40 feet off a bridge.
Commendation for Christy Gossett
18:00Christy Gossett was recognized as January 2025 Teacher of the Month for her 24 years of teaching, leadership in music education, and founding the Kind Club at Mayfield Middle School.
Appointments to City Authorities and Commissions
19:45Appointments were approved for the Okom City Redevelopment Authority, Urban Renewal Authority, and Traffic Commission.
Waving Fees for Tornado Victims
21:00A resolution was adopted to waive fees for applications to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission for properties damaged by the November 3rd, 2024 tornado in Ward 4.
Revocable Permit for Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K
28:00A revocable permit was granted to Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Puppy Love 5K at Lake Hefner on February 16th.
PUD 2016 (Wildwood) Amendment to Master Design Statement
55:00An amendment to the master design statement for the Wildwood PUD was approved, including increased minimum single-family lot size to 8,500 sq ft and increased open space for Tract 2 to 25%.
PUD 2016 (Wildwood) Rezoning Ordinance
55:30The ordinance on final hearing to rezone 5900 Wildwood from PUD 1842 to PUD 2016 was adopted, incorporating the previously approved amendments.
SPUD 1688 (East Britain Road) Rezoning Ordinance
56:00The ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1143 East Britain Road from R1 and AE2 to SPUD 1688 and AE2 was adopted.
SPUD 1690 (South Portland) Rezoning Ordinance
56:30The ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2421 South Portland from C3 and AE2 to SPUD 1690 and AE2 was adopted.
SPUD 1692 (NW 87th) Rezoning Ordinance
57:00The ordinance on final hearing to rezone 501 Northwest 87th from R1 to SPUD 1692, allowing for two duplex structures, was adopted.
SPUD 1693 (NW 87th) Rezoning Ordinance
58:00The ordinance on final hearing to rezone 625 Northwest 87th from R1 to SPUD 1693, allowing for two duplex structures, was adopted.
Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
1:05:00The ordinance on final hearing adopting the annual budget and capital improvement plan was approved.
Declaration of Dilapidated Structures
1:10:00A resolution was passed declaring several listed structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.
Declaration of Unsecured Structures
1:10:30A resolution was passed declaring several listed structures as unsecured following a public hearing.
Declaration of Abandoned Buildings
1:11:00A resolution was passed declaring several listed buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.
Classen Corridor Allocations (Palomar Parking Garage)
1:12:00A joint resolution with the OKC Economic Development Trust was approved, allocating $2.2 million and $1.6 million for the Palomar parking garage project in Midtown.
Gold Dome Project Allocation
1:35:00A joint resolution with the OKC Economic Development Trust was approved, allocating up to $3 million from the Classen Corridor Revitalization project plan for the Gold Dome project.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
1:38:00A resolution was approved authorizing the OKC Water Utilities Trust to incur $2.5 million in indebtedness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for lead service line identification and replacement.
Confess Judgment (McLean Hobbs)
1:39:00A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of McLean Hobbs V City of OKC was approved.
Confess Judgment (Scott V City of OKC)
1:39:30A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of Scott V City of OKC was approved.
Settlement of Subrogation Claim (Robert Daly)
1:40:00A joint resolution with the OKC Municipal Facilities Authority approving the settlement of a subrogation claim pertaining to Robert Daly was approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:41:30Various claims recommended for approval were adopted.
Upcoming Community Events
Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K
Lake Hefner
Financial Matters
Sales and Use Tax Report
Sales tax is 1% below last year, use tax is 1.7% above last year. Combined revenues are $8 million below target for the year. A hiring freeze is in place to manage the budget.
Classen Corridor Allocations (Palomar parking garage)
Approval of allocations for the Palomar parking garage project in Midtown.
Gold Dome Project Allocation
Budget allocation for the renovation and redevelopment of the Gold Dome, to be repaid through minimum tax payments and profit sharing.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding
Authorization to incur indebtedness for identifying and replacing lead service lines, with $1.25 million as loan forgiveness and $1.25 million as a 0% interest loan.
Public Comments
Public comments were heard on several key items. Residents expressed strong opposition to the Wildwood PUD rezoning, citing concerns about increased density, traffic, and impact on community character. Property owners requested delays for dilapidated structure declarations due to ongoing sales, brownfield testing, and personal challenges. A resident also voiced skepticism about the financial viability and operational aspects of the proposed Gold Dome music venue, while supporting the building's preservation.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance establishing Reserve parking for the physically disabled on the east side of Broadway near Northwest 13th.
- Ordinance establishing 45-degree angle parking near Broadway and 13th.
Deadlines
- EPA mandate for lead service line identification by October 2024.
- Lead service line replacement program within 10 years (under current law).
Watch For
- Budget Workshop in the next couple of weeks.
- Economic development agreement for the Gold Dome project.
- Further development of the lead service line replacement program.
- Uptown 23rd Streetscape project.
- Asian District Streetscape project.
Announcements
- Kenneth Myrick was recognized as January 2025 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
- Captain John Chinowth was recognized as the 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year.
- Sergeant William Reyes was recognized as the 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year.
- Christy Gossett was recognized as January 2025 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- The City of Oklahoma City issued a warning to the public about a utility scam, advising residents not to give payment information over the phone and to report suspicious calls to the city's utilities department.
- A shout out was given to the Water Utilities Department for their tireless work in restoring water services after recent water breaks.
Agenda Summary
Resolutions of commendation for city employees and a teacher
Presentations recognizing Kenneth Myrick (Employee of the Month), Captain John Chinowth (Firefighter of the Year), Sergeant William Reyes (Police Officer of the Year), and Christy Gossett (Teacher of the Month).
Appointments to Okom City Redevelopment Authority, Urban Renewal Authority, and Traffic Commission
Appointments to various city authorities and commissions.
Resolution waving fees for victims of the November 3rd, 2024 tornado
Waving fees for applications to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission for properties impacted by the tornado.
Sales and Use Tax Report
Report on the city's sales and use tax revenues, noting sales tax is 1% below last year and use tax is 1.7% above last year, with a combined $8 million below budget target.
Claims and Payroll Report
Report on city claims and payroll.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Request for uncontested continuances (Item 9A)
Item 9A was listed on the agenda to be struck.
Unsecured structures (Item 11 L1)
Several items regarding unsecured structures were stricken from the agenda as owners had secured the properties.
Abandoned buildings (Item 11 M1)
Several items regarding abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda for the same reasons as unsecured structures.
Revocable permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Red Coyote Running and Fitness
Permit to hold the Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K at Lake Hefner on February 16th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items A-C
Approval of items on the OC MFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items A-B
Approval of items on the OC PPA agenda.
Consent Docket Item 9B
A specific item from the consent docket pulled for a separate vote.
Remainder of the Consent Docket
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket items A-P
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Amendment to the master design statement for PUD 2016 (5900 Wildwood)
Amendment incorporating concessions such as increased minimum single-family lot size, increased open space for tract 2, and restrictions on patios/balconies.
Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 5900 Wildwood from PUD 1842 to PUD 2016
Rezoning of property at 5900 Wildwood, approved with the amended master design statement.
Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 1143 East Britain Road from R1 and AE2 to SPUD 1688 and AE2
Rezoning for property at 1143 East Britain Road.
Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 2421 South Portland from C3 and AE2 to SPUD 1690 and AE2
Rezoning for property at 2421 South Portland.
Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 501 Northwest 87th from R1 to SPUD 1692
Rezoning for property at 501 Northwest 87th to allow for two duplex structures.
Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 625 Northwest 87th from R1 to SPUD 1693
Rezoning for property at 625 Northwest 87th to allow for two duplex structures.
Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing Reserve parking for the physically disabled on the east side of Broadway near Northwest 13th
Establishing a reserved parking spot for the physically disabled.
Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing 45-degree angle parking near Broadway and 13th
Establishing 45-degree angle parking.
Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing Reserve parking for the physically disabled on the north side of WP Bill Atkinson
Establishing a reserved parking spot for the physically disabled.
Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing Reserve parking for the physically disabled on the east side of Gamble's Trail Drive near Bill Atkinson
Establishing a reserved parking spot for the physically disabled.
Ordinance on Final Hearing adopting the annual budget and capital improvement plan
Adoption of the city's annual budget and capital improvement plan.
Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning several properties declared dilapidated.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Formal declaration that listed structures are dilapidated.
Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning several properties declared unsecured.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Formal declaration that listed structures are unsecured.
Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing concerning several properties declared abandoned.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Formal declaration that listed buildings are abandoned.
Public Hearing regarding joint resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust approving allocations for Classen Corridor
Public hearing for allocations related to the Palomar parking garage project in Midtown.
Joint resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust approving allocations of $2.2M and $1.6M for Classen Corridor
Approval of financial allocations for the Palomar parking garage project.
Joint resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust approving a budget allocation not to exceed $3M for the Gold Dome project
Approval of a budget allocation for the renovation and redevelopment of the Gold Dome.
Resolution authorizing OKC Water Utilities Trust to incur indebtedness for lead service line replacement
Authorization to issue promissory notes for $2.5 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for lead service line identification and replacement.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of McLean Hobbs V City of OKC
Authorization for the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of Scott V City of OKC
Authorization for the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment.
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving settlement of the subrogation claim pertaining to Robert Daly
Approval of a settlement for a subrogation claim.
Executive session regarding Simmons V City of Edmund Etc and OKC
Executive session to discuss legal matters.
Executive session regarding Lamar V OKC
Executive session to discuss legal matters.
Claims recommended for approval
Approval of various claims against the city.