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September 11, 2024 City Council Meeting

September 11, 2024 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council meeting included several presentations recognizing Senior Center Month, the September Employee of the Month, and the September Teacher of the Month. Key decisions involved the approval of various revocable permits for community events and the denial of a rezoning application due to outstanding property violations. Discussions also highlighted the progress and future plans for Maps 4 projects, specifically regarding bike lanes, sidewalks, and beautification efforts, with some items deferred for further review and public engagement.

Key Decisions & Votes

Reappointments to the Human Rights Commission

00:19:00

The reappointments to the Human Rights Commission were unanimously approved by the council.

Approved

Revocable Permit for ARRT Annual Recovery Walk

00:26:00

A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association (ARRT) to hold their annual recovery walk on September 14th in Edwards Park.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

00:28:40

A revocable permit was approved for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to hold their More Than Pink Walk on October 19th.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Oklahoma Regatta Festival

00:33:00

A revocable permit was approved for the RiverSport Foundation to host the Oklahoma Regatta Festival from October 4th to 6th.

Approved

Annual Oklahoma River Firework Permit

00:33:40

The annual firework permit for the Oklahoma River was approved, allowing for seven firework displays throughout the year.

Approved

Limited Revocable Rowing and Paddle Practice Use Permit

00:34:00

A limited revocable rowing and paddle practice use permit was approved for the RiverSport Foundation to ensure clear paths for high-speed training.

Approved

Joint Revocable Permit for Little Red Heart Run/Walk

00:36:40

A joint revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and LifeShare Foundation was approved for the Little Red Heart Run/Walk and Social at Lake Hefner on September 21st.

Approved

Rezoning 7200 North Santa Fe Avenue from R1 to AA

00:46:00

The rezoning application for 7200 North Santa Fe Avenue was denied due to unaddressed property violations, including inoperable vehicles and zoning issues.

Denied

Rezoning 2237 Southwest 149 from AA to PUD 2021

00:46:50

The rezoning application for 2237 Southwest 149 from AA to PUD 2021 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 15602 North MacArthur from R1 to PUD 2022

00:48:00

The rezoning application for 15602 North MacArthur from R1 to PUD 2022 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 308 Northwest 164th from PUD 823 to PUD 2023

00:49:00

The rezoning application for 308 Northwest 164th from PUD 823 to PUD 2023 was approved to allow for the expansion of a church and school facility.

Approved

Rezoning 11765 North Morgan Road from PUD 1872 to SPUD 1607

00:50:00

The rezoning application for 11765 North Morgan Road from PUD 1872 to SPUD 1607 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 17001 Northwestern from R1 to SPD 1644

00:50:40

The rezoning application for 17001 Northwestern from R1 to SPD 1644 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 1620 Northwest 29th from R1 to SD 1645

00:51:20

The rezoning application for 1620 Northwest 29th from R1 to SD 1645 was approved to allow for the construction of a second house on an R1 lot.

Approved

Rezoning 512 South Mustang Road from PUD 287 to SPUD 1648

00:52:40

The rezoning application for 512 South Mustang Road from PUD 287 to SPUD 1648 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 1132 and 1201 Northwest 7th from R3 and SPD 951 to SPD 1649

00:53:20

The rezoning application for 1132 and 1201 Northwest 7th from R3 and SPD 951 to SPD 1649 was approved.

Approved

Rezoning 3331 Southwest 104 from PUD 831 and A1 to SPUD 1652 and A1

00:53:50

The rezoning application for 3331 Southwest 104 from PUD 831 and A1 to SPUD 1652 and A1 was approved.

Approved

Amending No Parking Restriction on South Klein Avenue

00:54:20

An ordinance was approved to amend the no parking anytime restriction on South Klein Avenue between Southwest 66th and Southwest 69th to apply only to the east side of the street.

Approved

Ordinance Introduction for Fee Changes Cleanup

00:57:00

An ordinance was introduced to clean up language related to recent fee changes, including fee expiration dates and renaming a 'building abandoned building monitoring fee' to a 'trash abatement fee'.

Approved

Resolution for Dilapidated Structures

00:58:00

A resolution was approved declaring several structures as dilapidated.

Approved

Resolution for Unsecured Structures

00:58:40

A resolution was approved declaring several structures as unsecured.

Approved

Resolution for Abandoned Buildings

00:59:10

A resolution was approved declaring several buildings as abandoned.

Approved

Maps 4 Park Programming Master Plan

01:18:00

The master plan for Maps 4 Park programming was deferred for two weeks to allow council members more time to review the extensive documentation and engage with staff.

Deferred

Maps 4 Beautification Master Plan

01:25:00

The master plan for Maps 4 beautification was deferred for two weeks to allow council members more time to review the documentation and address specific concerns.

Deferred

Confess Judgment in Banna Buckler vs. City of Oklahoma City

01:25:40

A resolution was approved authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Banna Buckler versus the City of Oklahoma City.

Approved

Confess Judgment in Ann Murphy vs. City of Oklahoma City

01:26:00

A resolution was approved authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Ann Murphy versus the City of Oklahoma City.

Approved

Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim

01:26:20

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority was approved for the settlement of a workers' compensation claim.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

September 14th

ARRT Annual Recovery Walk

Edwards Park, setup at 9 AM, walk starts at 10 AM. Includes a remembrance wall, kids' area, and free food.

October 19th

Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk

Year 31 in Oklahoma City, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. All city healthcare systems will be represented.

October 4th-6th

Oklahoma Regatta Festival and Head of the Oklahoma

RiverSport Foundation. Includes ribbon cutting for new bark bike park, night sprints, Head of the Oklahoma race, and PaddleMania at the Whitewater Center. Fireworks on Friday and Saturday evenings.

September 21st

Little Red Heart Run/Walk and Social

Stars and Stripes Park off Lake Hefner. Registration at 7:30 AM, race starts at 9 AM. Celebrates life, honors donor heroes, and inspires hope for transplant recipients.

Next Tuesday (September 17th)

Ward 7 Town Hall

First Americans Museum, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Discussion on LTI bike lanes, community parks, general obligation bond, and community resources.

A couple of Saturdays ago

Peace Walk

Community event expressing concern about incidents within the community.

Sunday

CB Cameron Sports Complex Phase One Ribbon Cutting

Includes five new soccer fields with lighting, restrooms, concessions, parking, and a new entrance on Northwest 122nd. Hosted by North Oklahoma City Soccer Club.

Financial Matters

Classen Corridor Tiff Allocation

First project from the new Classen Corridor Tiff, a pay-as-you-go incentive for a 300+ unit apartment building development. 100% Tiff for years 1-5, then 85% for year 6, and 75% for years 7-15.

Not to exceed $10,775,000

Maps 4 Bike Lanes Phase 1B Budget

Budget for the first phase of Maps 4 bike lanes, with base bid estimate around $2 million and add alternate at $2.4 million.

$3.5 million

Maps 4 Sidewalks Phase 2A Budget

Budget for the preliminary engineering report for the next round of sidewalks in Northwest Oklahoma City.

$3.8 million

Donation to Diversion Hub

Donation from the Arnall Family Foundation to complete additional projects and fund alternates for the Diversion Hub, in addition to their doubled endowment commitment.

Almost $900,000

Maps 4 Park Programming Budget

Total budget for the Maps 4 Park programming master plan, including general funds and specific funds identified in the resolution, plus leftover 2017 bond funds.

$66 million

Maps 4 Beautification Project Budget

Dedicated to beautification efforts across the city, with a $5 million operating fund for planning and maintenance.

Just under $28 million

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

Michael Washington spoke about his role in the preservation of the Freedom Center as a Historic Landmark, emphasizing his individual initiative and expressing frustration that his contributions are not always recognized.

Historic preservation Recognition of individual contributions

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Maps 4 Park Programming Master Plan (deferred for two weeks)
  • Maps 4 Beautification Master Plan (deferred for two weeks)

Deadlines

  • Public hearing for ordinance on fee changes: September 24th
  • Final hearing for ordinance on fee changes: October 8th

Watch For

  • Further discussions and potential amendments to the Maps 4 Park Programming and Beautification Master Plans
  • Updates on the coordination between the Northeast 23rd Street streetscape project and the Maps 4 beautification efforts
  • Continued efforts to improve communication and engagement with council members and residents regarding Maps 4 projects

Announcements

  • September 2024 proclaimed as Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City.
  • Aubrey Etherton recognized as September 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
  • Drew Rhodes recognized as September 2024 Teacher of the Month by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
  • Ward 7 Town Hall on September 17th at the First Americans Museum.
  • Concerns raised about the lack of lighting at Willie D. Johnson Recreation Center.
  • Acknowledgement of the passing of Pastor Reed and condolences to his family and community.
  • Ribbon cutting for CB Cameron Sports Complex Phase One by North Oklahoma City Soccer Club.

Agenda Summary

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Lieutenant Steve Harris and Lenen Shaw.

Information Only

Proclamation for Senior Center Month

Proclaiming September 2024 as Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City.

Information Only

Resolution for Aubrey Etherton, Employee of the Month

Recognizing Aubrey Etherton as September 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Approved

Resolution for Drew Rhodes, Teacher of the Month

Recognizing Drew Rhodes as September 2024 Teacher of the Month.

Approved

Reappointments to the Human Rights Commission

Consideration of reappointments to the Human Rights Commission.

Approved

City Manager Reports

No presentations, claims and payroll available online.

Information Only

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of items A and B.

Approved

Request for Uncontested Continuance

Several items stricken from the agenda due to re-notification, owner removal, or owner securing property.

No Action

Revocable Permit with Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association (ARRT)

For the ARRT Annual Recovery Walk on September 14th in Edwards Park.

Approved

Revocable Permit with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

For the OKC More Than Pink Walk on October 19th.

Approved

Revocable Permit with the RiverSport Foundation for the Oklahoma Regatta Festival

For the Oklahoma Regatta Festival and Head of the Oklahoma on October 4th through 6th.

Approved

Annual Oklahoma River Firework Permit

Permit allowing for seven firework displays throughout the year.

Approved

Limited Revocable Rowing and Paddle Practice Use Permit with the RiverSport Foundation

Permit for practice use to ensure clear paths for high-speed training.

Approved

Joint Revocable Permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the LifeShare Foundation

To hold the Little Red Heart Run/Walk and Social at Lake Hefner on September 21st.

Approved

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for OCMFA.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for OCPA.

Approved

Consent Docket

Adoption of the consent docket, with some items pulled for separate vote.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 7200 North Santa Fe Avenue from R1 to AA

Rezoning application deferred from previous meetings.

Denied

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2237 Southwest 149 from AA to PUD 2021

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 15602 North MacArthur from R1 to PUD 2022

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 308 Northwest 164th from PUD 823 to PUD 2023

Rezoning application to allow expansion of an existing facility and school.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 11765 North Morgan Road from PUD 1872 to SPUD 1607

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 17001 Northwestern from R1 to SPD 1644

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1620 Northwest 29th from R1 to SD 1645

Rezoning application to allow building a second house on an R1 lot.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 512 South Mustang Road from PUD 287 to SPUD 1648

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1132 and 1201 Northwest 7th from R3 and SPD 951 to SPD 1649

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3331 Southwest 104 from PUD 831 and A1 to SPUD 1652 and A1

Rezoning application.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amending No Parking Restriction on South Klein Avenue

Amending the no parking anytime restriction on both sides of South Klein Avenue between Southwest 66th and Southwest 69th to only the east side.

Approved

Ordinance to be Introduced: Relating to Fee Changes Cleanup

Introduction of an ordinance to clean up language in the Municipal Code Chapter 60 pertaining to fees for services.

Approved

Public Hearing: Ordinance Relating to Drainage and Flood Control

Public hearing regarding an ordinance previously discussed.

Information Only

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.

Approved

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.

Approved

Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.

Approved

Master Plan for Maps 4 Park Programming

Presentation and discussion of the master plan for Maps 4 Park programming.

Deferred

Master Plan for Maps 4 Beautification

Presentation and discussion of the master plan for Maps 4 Beautification.

Deferred

Resolution Authorizing Confess Judgment: Banna Buckler vs. City of Oklahoma City

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.

Approved

Resolution Authorizing Confess Judgment: Ann Murphy vs. City of Oklahoma City

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.

Approved

Joint Resolution with OCMFA: Approving Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim

Joint resolution approving the settlement of a workers' compensation claim.

Approved

Executive Session Request: Rita Bouroff vs. City of Oklahoma City

Request for executive session to receive confidential communications.

Approved

Executive Session Request: City of Oklahoma City and The Links at Mustang Creek

Request for executive session.

Approved

Executive Session Request: Oklahoma County Board of County Commissioners vs. City of Oklahoma City

Request for executive session.

Approved

Claims Recommended for Denial

Review of claims recommended for denial.

Approved

Claims Recommended for Approval

Review of claims recommended for approval.

Approved