June 19, 2024 City Council Meeting

A resolution was adopted honoring the legacy of Maps 3, expressing gratitude to the citizens advisory board and subcommittees, dissolving the board, and transitioning remaining tasks to Maps 4. The lake at Scissortail Park was named Lake Tom McDaniel in honor of the Maps 3 chair.

Proposed updates to the Home Sharing ordinance were introduced and referred to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission for recommendation. Changes include defining primary residency, setting occupancy limits, clarifying restrictive covenants, and limiting home share special exceptions to 10% per block.

Appointments for municipal judges, including Donald O. Kein, and the designation of a vice presiding judge and special judges, were approved as recommended by the Judiciary Committee.

A revocable permit was approved for the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association to hold Mesta Festa on September 29th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Oklahoma Pride Alliance to hold the downtown Pride Parade on June 30th.

The Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) budget for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling just under $146 million, was presented and adopted. Key allocations include health insurance, property/liability insurance, and information technology.

The Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) budget for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $62.1 million, was presented and adopted. Major expenses include Maps-related contracts, fairgrounds expenses, and golf course operations.

An amendment to an affordable housing loan agreement for a project at 2400 N. Robinson was approved, extending the start date to 2024 and including a subordination agreement for permanent lending financing. Concerns were raised about gentrification and the project's true affordability.

The council approved moving forward with bidding for the demolition of the former Dewey School building to make way for a park. Concerns were raised about the dwindling budget for the park due to demolition costs.

Final acceptance for the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center was approved, with all punch list items reported as completed.

Funding approval was granted for two county agreements for road improvements on North Cemetery Road and North County Line Road, addressing long-standing issues in the far west part of the city.

A contract for a long-range plan, including studies for RTA and FTA, software modeling, and grant application assistance, was approved to support future transit expansion.

An amendment to a consultant contract was approved to add additional work for sidewalk improvements along Northwest Expressway, connecting to 63rd Street and supporting BRT transportation.

An ordinance extending the corporate limits of Oklahoma City to annex land for a potential megasite was approved. This decision was met with significant opposition due to concerns about urban sprawl, infrastructure costs, and lack of transparency.

An ordinance to repeal several sections of city ordinance to conform with state and federal law, pertaining to animal cruelty, carrying weapons, and motor vehicles, was introduced.

A resolution declaring the church structure at 2522 North Chartel as dilapidated and an imminent threat to public safety was approved, with an amendment to the dates in the resolution. Efforts were made to salvage historical elements like windows and doors.

The public hearing for the dilapidated structure at 2400 North Robinson Avenue was deferred to August 13th to allow the owner more time to work with their insurance company and building consultants following a fire.

A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was approved, excluding the deferred item N1B.

A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was approved.

A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was approved, excluding the deferred item P1B.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the fire department for fiscal year 2024-2025 was approved.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the police department for fiscal year 2024-2025 was approved.

An amendment regarding Bike Walk OKC and a resolution adopting an update to Bike Walk OKC were approved. Concerns were raised about safety and public understanding of new bike lanes.

A resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan was approved. The plan includes a new interactive website for public information and damage reporting.

A resolution authorizing the Municipal Council to confess judgment in the case of Adams and Adams V City of OKC and the Water Utilities Trust was approved.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the firm Colin Zorn and Wagner to represent Tyler Arie and Shan Lindsay in the case of Cooks V City of OKC Police Department was approved.

Item 11W was struck from the agenda as staff was not ready to proceed with it.

Two claims recommended for approval were passed.

OCMFA Budget for FY25

Budget for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, primarily for health insurance, property/liability insurance, and information technology.

OCPPA Budget for FY25

Budget for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, covering Maps-related contracts, fairgrounds expenses, golf course operations, and Debt Service.

Affordable Housing Loan Agreement (AZ)

Amendment to an ARPA-funded affordable housing loan agreement, extending the project start date and including a subordination agreement for permanent lending financing.

Dewey School Demolition Bidding (BC)

Bidding process for the demolition of the former Dewey School building, with concerns about the remaining budget for the park.

Fire Sales Tax Appropriations

Resolution regarding appropriations for the fire department for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Police Sales Tax Appropriations

Resolution regarding appropriations for the police department for fiscal year 2024-2025.

3A Resolution Honoring Maps 3

A resolution honoring the legacy of Maps 3, expressing gratitude to the citizens advisory board and subcommittees, dissolving the board, and transitioning remaining tasks to Maps 4. The lake at Scissortail Park was named Lake Tom McDaniel.

Office of the Mayor - Employee of the Month

Recognition of Robert Montgomery as the June 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his dedication at the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments

Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Joint Insurance, Maps 4 Connectivity Subcommittee, and the Redevelopment Authority.

4A Home Sharing Ordinance Updates

Introduction and referral of proposed updates to the Home Sharing ordinance to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission for recommendation.

4B Home Sharing Ordinance Updates

Introduction and referral of proposed updates to the Home Sharing ordinance to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission for recommendation.

4C Municipal Judge Appointment (Donald O. Kein)

Appointment of Donald O. Kein as a municipal judge.

4D Municipal Judge Appointment

Appointment of a municipal judge.

4E Vice Presiding Judge Designation

Designation of the vice presiding judge.

4F Special Judges Designation

Designation of special judges.

5 City Manager Reports

Presentation of claims of payroll and the Cly Riverport Foundation report.

6A Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.

6B Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.

7 Request for Uncontested Continuances

Requests for uncontested continuances for various unsecured structures and abandoned buildings.

8A Revocable Permit (Mesta Festa)

Revocable permit with Mesta Park Neighborhood Association for Mesta Festa on September 29th.

8B Revocable Right of Way Use Permit (Oklahoma Pride Alliance)

Revocable right of way use permit with Oklahoma Pride Alliance to hold the Oklahoma Pride Alliance downtown Pride Parade on June 30th.

OCMFA Agenda Items (A-L, N)

Various items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda, including the FY25 budget.

OCMFA Agenda Item (M1)

Executive session for a specific item on the OCMFA agenda.

OCPPA Agenda Items (A-F)

Various items on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda, including the FY25 budget.

9 Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, including various routine items.

9AZ Amendment to Affordable Housing Loan Agreement

Amendment to an affordable housing loan agreement for a project at 2400 N. Robinson, extending the start date and including a subordination agreement for permanent lending financing.

9BC Demolition Bidding for Dewey School Site

Approval of bidding for the demolition of the former Dewey School building.

9BF Final Acceptance for Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center

Final acceptance for the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.

9BR Funding Approval for County Road Agreement (Oklahoma County)

Funding approval for a county agreement with Oklahoma County for road improvements.

9BS Funding Approval for County Road Agreement (Canadian County)

Funding approval for a county agreement with Canadian County for road improvements.

9ED Long-Range Plan Contract for Transit

Approval of a contract for a long-range plan for transit, including studies and grant assistance.

9BJ Northwest Expressway Sidewalk Improvements

Amendment to a consultant contract to add additional work for sidewalk improvements along Northwest Expressway.

10 Concurrence Docket

Approval of the concurrence docket, including various routine items.

11A Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 19619 Thomas Drive)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 19619 Thomas Drive from R1 to PUD 1995.

11B Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 1103 Lifestyle Drive)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 1103 Lifestyle Drive from PUD 20A and PUD 20B to PUD 2002.

11C Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 10627 Southwest 29th)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 10627 Southwest 29th from AA to PUD 2005.

11D Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 340 E Root Street)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 340 E Root Street from I1 I2 AE1 AE2 to PUD 2007 AE1 and AE2.

11E Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 15901 North Rockwell)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 15901 North Rockwell from DUDA to SPD 1614.

11F1 Amendment to Master Design Statement

Amendment to the master design statement for the rezoning of 13100 Northwest 10th.

11F2 Ordinance on Final Hearing (Rezoning 13100 Northwest 10th)

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 13100 Northwest 10th from AA to S618, as amended.

11G Ordinance on Final Hearing (Amending Ordinance 27082)

Ordinance on final hearing amending ordinance number 27082, closing a portion of South Harvey Avenue between Southwest 24th and 25th.

11H Ordinance on Final Hearing (Closing Utility Easement)

Ordinance on final hearing closing a portion of an East West platted utility easement west of Angel Oak Drive and north of Southwest 44th.

11I Ordinance on Final Hearing (Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan)

Ordinance on final hearing adopting the Classen Corridor Revitalization Project Plan.

11J Ordinance on Final Hearing (Extending Corporate Limits)

Ordinance on final hearing extending the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City.

11K Ordinance to be Introduced (Repeal City Ordinance Sections)

Ordinance to be introduced to repeal several sections of city ordinance to conform with state and federal law.

11L Public Hearing (Signage around OKC National Memorial)

Public hearing regarding signage around the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

11M Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structure at 2522 North Chartel)

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 2522 North Chartel.

11N1 Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structures)

Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.

11N1B Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structure at 2400 North Robinson Avenue)

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 2400 North Robinson Avenue.

11N2 Resolution (Declaring Structures Dilapidated)

Resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated, as amended.

11O1 Public Hearing (Unsecured Structures)

Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.

11O2 Resolution (Declaring Structures Unsecured)

Resolution declaring various structures as unsecured.

11P1 Public Hearing (Abandoned Buildings)

Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.

11P1B Public Hearing (Abandoned Building at 2400 North Robinson Avenue)

Public hearing regarding an abandoned building at 2400 North Robinson Avenue.

11P2 Resolution (Declaring Buildings Abandoned)

Resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned, excluding the deferred item.

11Q1 Second Public Hearing (Fire Sales Tax Appropriations)

Second public hearing regarding fire sales tax appropriations.

11Q2 Resolution (Fire Sales Tax Appropriations)

Resolution regarding appropriations for the fire department for fiscal year 2024-2025.

11R1 Second Public Hearing (Police Sales Tax Appropriations)

Second public hearing regarding police sales tax appropriations.

11R2 Resolution (Police Sales Tax Appropriations)

Resolution regarding appropriations for the police department for fiscal year 2024-2025.

11S1 Amendment (Bike Walk OKC)

Amendment regarding Bike Walk OKC.

11S2 Resolution (Adopting Update to Bike Walk OKC)

Resolution adopting an update to Bike Walk OKC, as amended.

11T Resolution (Adopting Emergency Operations Plan)

Resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan.

11U1 Resolution (Confess Judgment in Adams and Adams V City of OKC)

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Council to confess judgment in Adams and Adams V City of OKC and the Water Utilities Trust.

11V1 Joint Resolution (Legal Representation)

Joint resolution with Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing legal representation for Tyler Arie and Shan Lindsay.

11W Strike Item

Request to strike item 11W from the agenda.

11X Executive Session

Executive session to receive communications from attorneys concerning Scott as next if can to Derek Scott versus city of OKC, Jared Tipon, Ashley Copeland, and Jennifer Titus.

11Y1 Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of two claims recommended for approval.