Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several recognitions for veteran employer champions, small businesses, and outstanding city employees and teachers. Key decisions involved multiple rezonings, approval of updates to the city's retirement systems, and the introduction of new fees for Parks and Recreation facilities. A significant discussion occurred regarding the future of the former Oklahoma County Jail building. Lee E. Cooper Jr. was appointed as the interim council member for Ward 7.
Key Decisions & Votes
Economic Development Trust Appointment
00:29:40A reappointment to the Economic Development Trust was unanimously approved.
Executive Session for Ward 7 Vacancy
00:30:10The council voted to enter into executive session to discuss the appointment for the Ward 7 vacancy.
OKC Tours LLC Revocable Permit
00:38:50A revocable permit was granted to Oklahoma City Tours LLC to conduct guided walks in the Concourse (Underground).
OCMFA and OCPPA Items
00:39:40All items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority and Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were unanimously approved.
Rezoning 1416 East Reno Avenue
01:33:00The property at 1416 East Reno Avenue was rezoned from R1 to I3 to allow for water pipe storage and improved truck access for an industrial tenant.
Rezoning 11701 North Sarah
01:34:00The property at 11701 North Sarah was rezoned from PUD 789 to R2.
Rezoning 2416 Northwestern
01:45:00The property at 2416 Northwestern was rezoned to SPUD 1662 to allow for a grab-and-go restaurant by adjusting setbacks.
Rezoning 7900 North MacArthur
01:45:40The property at 7900 North MacArthur was rezoned from SPD 79 to SPD 1663.
Rezoning 6901 South Main Street
01:46:40The property at 6901 South Main Street was rezoned from AA to SD 1668.
Personnel and Retirement Systems Ordinance
01:47:30An ordinance related to the city's personnel and retirement systems was approved on final hearing.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Fees Ordinance
02:00:00An ordinance to update the general schedule of fees for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs was introduced.
Parks Facilities Rental and Admission Fees Resolution
02:00:30A resolution establishing rental and admission fees for Park facilities was introduced.
Dilapidated Structure Declaration (7915 Debar Circle)
02:01:40A resolution declaring the structure at 7915 Debar Circle to be dilapidated was passed.
Unsecured Structures Declaration
02:07:30A resolution declaring several structures, including 1626 Southeast 40th, to be unsecured was passed.
Abandoned Buildings Declaration
02:08:40A resolution declaring several buildings, including 7915 Debar Circle and 4201 North Young's Boulevard, to be abandoned was passed.
Retirement Systems Plan Document Amendments
02:11:00A resolution approving the amendment and restatement of Money Purchase Plan and 457 plan documents, and formal action on employee contributions, was passed.
Confess Judgment - Thompson and Hill Case
02:11:50Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Thompson and Hill.
Confess Judgment - Rees Case
02:12:20Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Rees V city of OKC.
Confess Judgment - Reader and Classen Case
02:12:50Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Reader and Class EnV city of OKC.
Claims Recommended for Approval
02:14:20All claims recommended for approval by staff were passed.
Legal Service Contract for Insulin Overcharges
02:26:00Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to negotiate a legal service contract to recover overcharges for insulin at no cost to taxpayers.
Appointment of Interim Ward 7 Council Member
02:27:50Lee E. Cooper Jr. was appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of councilor from Ward 7 until a successor is elected in 2025.
Upcoming Community Events
Small Business Saturday
Residents are encouraged to support small businesses and merchants throughout Oklahoma City.
Ward 2 Meet-up
5:30-7:30 PM at the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center, 2501 North Blackwelder, OCU. Discussion on infrastructure needs, bond process, Maps 3/4 projects, and Key to Home.
Financial Matters
Northeast Renaissance Project Plan Amendment
Proposed budget of $2 million for Increment District D and $9 million for Increment District E within the TIF district.
Boomtown Adventure District Development TIF Allocation
Allocation not to exceed $1.5 million from the TIF, contingent on a minimum $10 million development.
MAPS 4 Animal Shelter Project
The total budget for the new animal shelter facility.
Legal Service Contract for Insulin Overcharges
Contract to litigate and recover overcharges for insulin at no cost to taxpayers.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the Oklahoma City Police Department's conduct and accountability, with one speaker sharing personal experiences of fear and distrust. Two other speakers raised issues regarding a new bike route on Southeast 59th Street, citing lack of public notification, potential negative impacts on traffic flow, and safety concerns for residents and businesses.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Labor Peace Agreement working group findings (moved to December 3rd).
- Item 11f (deferred to December 17th).
- Item 11e (PUD 2026) (deferred to December 17th).
- Items 11d and 11g (Ward 7 zoning cases) (deferred to December 17th).
- Item 11c (Rezoning 8901 South Anderson Road) (deferred to December 17th).
- Home Sharing Ordinance Updates (public hearing December 3rd, final hearing December 17th).
- Parks, Recreation, Cultural Affairs Ordinance (public hearing December 3rd, final hearing December 17th).
- Parks Facilities Rental/Admission Fees Resolution (public hearing December 3rd, final consideration December 17th).
Deadlines
- Filing for Ward 7 regular council elections in early December.
Watch For
- RFP for consultant support on Home Sharing ordinance enforcement.
- Further discussion and options regarding the former Oklahoma County Jail building (Item 9AE).
- Follow-up on unsecured properties mentioned by Councilman Hales.
- Meeting with Ward 7 interim council member, planning staff, and Boomtown Adventure District developer regarding design and connectivity.
- Consultant RFP for proactive spay/neuter programs for animals.
Announcements
- Recognition of 2024 Oklahoma City Veteran Employer Champions: Arvest Bank, BOK Financial, Cox Communications, Harrison Energy Partners, Lowe's Home Improvement, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, Oklahoma Veterans United, One Gas, One Oak Inc, and Volunteers of America.
- Proclamation of November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday in Oklahoma City.
- Recognition of Mike Clark, Engineering Projects Manager in Public Works, as November 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
- Recognition of Mario Roldan, Spanish teacher at Crooked Oak High School, as November 2024 Teacher of the Month by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Councilman Bradley Carter joined the National League of Cities Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with an invocation by Kanan Goldstein and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Matt Hales.
Presentations under Office of the Mayor
Recognition of 2024 Oklahoma City Veteran Employer Champions, proclamation of Small Business Saturday, recognition of Mike Clark as Employee of the Month, and recognition of Mario Roldan as Teacher of the Month.
Item C: Appointment to the Economic Development Trust
Reappointment of a person to the Economic Development Trust.
Item D2: Executive Session for Ward 7 Vacancy
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the appointment of a person to the Ward 7 vacancy.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Report on the Labor Peace Agreement working group findings (moved to Dec 3) and the Visit OKC first quarter report.
Item 11f: Deferred Zoning Case
Zoning case deferred to December 17th.
Item 11e: PUD 2026
Zoning case pertaining to PUD 2026.
Item 11j: SPUD 1667
Application for SPUD 1667 at Northeast 16th and Broadway.
Items 11d and 11g: Ward 7 Zoning Cases
Two zoning cases located in Ward 7.
Item 9 Buu
An item on the agenda.
Item 11 P1, A: Dilapidated structure at 7915 Debar Circle
Item related to a dilapidated structure.
Item 11 P1, C: Dilapidated structure at 4201 North Young's Boulevard
Item related to a dilapidated structure.
Item 11 Q1, D: Unsecure structure at 3504 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Item related to an unsecure structure.
Item 11 R1, B: Abandoned building at 7915 Debar Circle
Item related to an abandoned building.
Item 11 R1, G: Abandoned building at 4201 North Young's Boulevard
Item related to an abandoned building.
Item 8A: Revocable permit with Oklahoma City Tours LLC
Permit to hold guided walks in the Concourse (Underground) of downtown Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-G
Multiple items under the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-E
Multiple items under the Public Property Authority.
Item 9AE: Resolution for boarding and securing the Oklahoma County Jail building
Resolution authorizing a contract for boarding and securing the former Oklahoma County Jail building.
Item 9S: Termination of a water line easement
Resolution approving the termination of a water line easement at 1000 Southwest 104th Street.
Item 9AY: Proposed amendment to the Northeast Renaissance Project Plan
Presentation on proposed amendments to the Northeast Renaissance TIF District, including new increment districts and objectives.
Item 9AZ: Allocation for Boomtown Adventure District development
Presentation on a joint resolution for a TIF allocation not to exceed $1.5 million for the Boomtown Adventure District development.
Item 9BH: Final plans for MAPS 4 Animal Shelter project
Presentation on the final plans and specifications for the MAPS 4 Animal Shelter project.
Remaining Consent Docket items
Approval of all other items on the consent docket not pulled for separate vote or discussion.
Concurrence Docket items A-Q
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Rezoning 1416 East Reno Avenue
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1416 East Reno Avenue from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to I3 (Heavy Industrial District).
Item 11B: Rezoning 11701 North Sarah
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 11701 North Sarah from PUD 789 to R2 (Medium-Density Residential District).
Item 11C: Rezoning 8901 South Anderson Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 8901 South Anderson Road from AA (Agricultural) and AE2 (Airport Environs) to PUD 2006 and AE2.
Item 11H: Rezoning 2416 Northwestern
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2416 Northwestern from NC (Neighborhood Commercial), UDD (Urban Design District), and TT (Transit-Oriented Development) to SPUD 1662 (Simplified Planned Unit Development).
Item 11I: Rezoning 7900 North MacArthur
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 7900 North MacArthur from SPD 79 to SPD 1663.
Item 11K: Rezoning 6901 South Main Street
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 6901 South Main Street from AA (Agricultural) to SD 1668 (Simplified Development).
Item 11L: Ordinance relating to Personnel and Retirement Systems
Ordinance on final hearing regarding updates to the city's personnel and retirement systems.
Item 11M: Proposed updates to the Home Sharing ordinance (Chapter 13)
Introduction of an ordinance with proposed updates to Chapter 13 of the Home Sharing ordinance.
Item 11N: Proposed updates to the Home Sharing ordinance (Chapter 59)
Introduction of an ordinance with proposed updates to Chapter 59 of the Home Sharing ordinance.
Item 11O1: Ordinance relating to Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs fees
Introduction of an ordinance to update the general schedule of fees for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Item 11O2: Resolution establishing rental and admission fees for Park facilities
Introduction of a resolution to establish rental and admission fees for Park facilities.
Item 11P1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structure at 7915 Debar Circle
Public hearing concerning a dilapidated structure.
Item 11P2: Resolution declaring structure at 7915 Debar Circle dilapidated
Resolution declaring a structure to be dilapidated.
Item 11Q1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures, specifically 1626 Southeast 40th
Public hearing concerning unsecured structures.
Item 11Q2: Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring structures to be unsecured.
Item 11R1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings at 7915 Debar Circle and 4201 North Young's Boulevard
Public hearing concerning abandoned buildings.
Item 11R2: Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring buildings to be abandoned.
Item 11S: Resolution for amended and restated Money Purchase Plan and Trust
Resolution providing for the approval and adoption of amended and restated plan documents for the Money Purchase Plans and the 457 plan, and formal action on employee contributions.
Item 11T1: Resolution to confess judgment in Thompson and Hill case
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Thompson and Hill as administrators of the estate of Edwards V Deroy Holman and the City of OKC.
Item 11U1: Resolution to confess judgment in Rees V city of OKC case
Resolution authorizing Municipal counsel to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Rees V city of OKC.
Item 11V1: Resolution to confess judgment in Reader and Class EnV city of OKC case
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Reader and Class EnV city of OKC.
Item 11W1: Resolution for legal service contract for insulin overcharges
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to negotiate a legal service contract to recover overcharges for insulin at no cost to taxpayers.
Item 11W2: Executive session for Item 11W1
Motion to enter executive session to discuss a legal service contract.
Item 11X1: Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims recommended by staff.
Item 3D1: Resolution appointing interim Ward 7 Council Member
Resolution appointing a qualified person to fill the vacancy in the office of councilor from Ward 7 until a successor is elected in 2025.