Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting covered various proclamations, employee recognition, and revocable permits for community events. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a contentious discussion and vote on a special permit for a new county detention facility, which was ultimately denied. The council also approved several fee changes and an ordinance to hold an election for an increased hotel tax.
Key Decisions & Votes
Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week Proclamation
00:04:00Mayor David Holt proclaimed May 31st through June 1st, 2024, as Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week, recognizing the Black Liberated Art Center's contributions.
National EMS Week Proclamation
00:08:50Mayor David Holt proclaimed May 19th through 25th, 2024, as EMS Week in Oklahoma City, acknowledging IMSA's vital service.
Employee of the Month Recognition (Anita Rudd)
00:11:40The Council unanimously approved a resolution commending Anita Rudd as the May 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her 25 years of service in Municipal Court.
Appointments to Boards and Subcommittees
00:14:30Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, MAPS 4 Citizen Advisory Board, and MAPS 4 Innovation District Subcommittee were unanimously approved.
Revocable Permit for Downtown Employee Appreciation Day
00:17:00A revocable permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold Downtown Employee Appreciation Day on June 12th in Kerr Park.
Revocable Permit for Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
00:18:40A revocable permit was approved for Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company to hold the Juneteenth Art and Music Festival on June 14th and 15th in Booker T. Washington Park and Page Stadium.
Revocable Permit for Farmers Market District Festival
00:20:30A revocable permit was approved for FMD Association Inc. to hold the Farmers Market District Festival on June 2nd on Southwest Second.
Revocable Permit for Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
00:22:30A revocable permit was approved for Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run on June 14th on North Rhode Island Avenue.
Revocable Permit for Juneteenth on the East
00:24:20A revocable permit was approved for With Love OKC to hold Juneteenth on the East on June 15th on Northeast 23rd.
Development Agreement for New Arena
00:46:00The development agreement with PBC Sports and Entertainment for the new arena, outlining the site, funding, and construction timeline, was approved 7-2.
Demolition and Disposition of Housing Authority Units
01:00:00A request for concurrence to submit an application to HUD for the demolition of three and disposition of 20 Oklahoma City Housing Authority units was approved 6-3.
Intergovernmental Agreement for Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant
01:13:00An intergovernmental agreement related to a Department of Justice grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods, aimed at enforcing gun laws and removing violent offenders, was approved 6-3.
Rezoning 1401 Northeast 44th
01:27:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1401 Northeast 44th from R1 and H-O to R2 and H-O was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 9500 West Memorial Road
01:28:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 9500 West Memorial Road from A-A to R2 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 4112 North Lindsay
01:29:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 4112 North Lindsay from R1 to O2 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 8321 West Britton Road
01:30:30An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 8321 West Britton Road from C3 to PUD 1998 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 3700 North Walker (First Christian Church Site)
01:31:30An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3700 North Walker from R1, C3, CUP 26 to PUD 1999, with an amendment to clarify maximum building size for livable space, was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 3208 North Indiana Avenue
01:37:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3208 North Indiana Avenue from SPUD 1462 to SPUD 1588 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 1144 Northwest 41st Street
01:39:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1144 Northwest 41st Street from R1 to SPUD 1590, with an amendment to clarify maximum building size for livable space, was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 929 Southwest 88th
01:44:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 929 Southwest 88th from SPUD 1441 to SPUD 1598 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 1709 Northwest 14th
01:45:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1709 Northwest 14th from R2 to SPUD 1569 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 1140 Southwest 104th
01:46:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1140 Southwest 104th from SPUD 298 to SPUD 1610 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 8000 South Shields Boulevard
01:47:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 8000 South Shields Boulevard from I1 to SPUD 1611 was unanimously approved.
Rezoning 3121 Northwest 20th
01:48:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3121 Northwest 20th from R1 and Urban Conservation O to SPUD 1612 and Urban Conservation Overlay was unanimously approved.
Special Permit for Detention Facility at 19 East Grand Boulevard
02:27:00A special permit to operate a detention or correction facility at 19 East Grand Boulevard was denied 7-1 after extensive public comment and council discussion.
Ordinance Amending Parks Commission Rules
02:28:00An ordinance on final hearing related to Parks Commission rules and regulations was approved 5-2.
Resolution Approving Parks Commission Rules
02:29:00A resolution approving the rules, regulations, and policies of the Oklahoma City Park Commission was approved 7-1.
Ordinance Amending Model Airplane Regulations
02:30:00An ordinance on final hearing related to model airplanes was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Water Resources
02:31:00Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to Water Resources was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Animal Welfare
02:31:30Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to Animal Welfare was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Building Code Issues
02:32:00Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to building code issues was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Electrical Code
02:32:30Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to electrical code was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Code Violations (Weeds)
02:33:00Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to code violations (weeds) was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Sign Code
02:33:30Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to sign code was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Municipal Courts
02:38:00Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to Municipal Courts, including court costs and warrant issuance fees, was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Planning Issues
02:38:30Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to planning issues was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Fire Prevention
02:39:30Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to fire prevention, with an amendment to correct errors, was unanimously approved.
Fee Changes for Alarms
02:40:00Ordinance on final hearing for fee changes related to alarms was unanimously approved.
Ordinance to Increase Hotel Tax
02:54:00An ordinance to hold an election to increase the Oklahoma City hotel tax was unanimously approved.
Resolution for Special Election on Hotel Tax
02:54:30A resolution authorizing a special election proclamation for August 27th, 2024, to vote on the increased hotel tax, was unanimously approved.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
02:55:30A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was unanimously approved.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
02:56:00A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was unanimously approved.
Resolution for Municipal Counselor Settlement Authority
02:57:00A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to have settlement authority on claims not exceeding $40,000 was unanimously approved.
Resolution Authorizing Confession of Judgment
02:57:30A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of Big Top Entertainment was unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
02:59:00Claims recommended for denial were unanimously approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
02:59:30Claims recommended for approval were unanimously approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Charlie Christian International Music Festival
Held in Oklahoma City, produced by the Black Liberated Art Center, featuring jam sessions, battle of the bands, and outdoor concerts.
National EMS Week
Celebrated across the nation, recognizing the service of emergency medical professionals.
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Kerr Park, hosted by the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, offering free activities and services for downtown employees.
Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
Held in Booker T. Washington Park and Page Stadium, featuring jazz on Friday and a regular festival on Saturday.
Farmers Market District Festival
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Southwest Second, featuring lectures, over 100 vendors, musicians, food trucks, and family activities.
Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
7:00 PM on North Rhode Island Avenue, a free community event to kick off Juneteenth on the East festival.
Juneteenth on the East
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Northeast 23rd, featuring kids events, live mural, children's art, local food vendors, small businesses, and community awards.
Al Monte Library Ribbon Cutting
Celebration at the new Al Monte Library at Southwest 59th and May, highlighting community appreciation for the new facility.
Town Hall: Rethinking 911 First Response
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the downtown library, friends room on the fourth floor, panel discussion on behavioral health crisis response.
Parks Department Budget Meeting
Meeting at M Lake View for residents to hear about the proposed parks department budget.
Community Walk by We The East Side
Community walk organized by 'We The East Side' in Oklahoma City.
Financial Matters
New Arena Funding
MAPS 4 funds allocated to the new arena project, with an additional $50 million from the team and a minimum of $772 million from a special sales tax.
Hotel Tax Increase Election
An ordinance was approved to hold an election on August 27th, 2024, to increase the Oklahoma City hotel tax to support tourism and convention development.
Municipal Court Fees
Proposed fee changes for municipal courts, including court costs, continuance fees, warrant issuance fees, pre-sentence interviews, and new court costs for parking citations and handicapped parking dismissals.
Boeing Employee Donations
Boeing employees, through their charitable trust, donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for recovery and relief efforts following recent tornadoes.
Public Comments
Public comments were predominantly focused on the proposed county detention facility, with strong opposition from residents of Dell City and surrounding areas, as well as advocates for criminal justice reform. Concerns included safety, property values, proximity to schools and residential areas, the facility's design, and the county's management of the existing jail. Supporters of the hotel tax increase spoke about the importance of marketing the city for tourism.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning 1301 Northeast 30th (deferred for two weeks)
- Items AK and AL (deferred one week to budget hearing)
Deadlines
- June 12th: Deadline to notify County Election Board for special election on hotel tax
- December 31st, 2024: ARPA funding design completion deadline for behavioral health center
Watch For
- Future discussions on community benefits agreement for arena construction
- Further details on the Crooked Oak land swap for athletic facilities
- Continued efforts to connect residents to workforce development programs
- Potential for a separate transportation visitors tax discussion
- Ongoing discussions about the impact of state legislation on local programs and communities
Announcements
- Anita Arnold inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
- Melinda McMillan Miller, Parks and Recreation director, highlighted the growth of adaptive programs for children and adults with differing needs, with over 130 participants at the latest event.
- The Intensive Outreach and Navigation Program (IONP) was highlighted as an effective community-based program for individuals cycling through crisis centers and jails, showing an 80% reduction in recidivism.
- The new Al Monte Library at Southwest 59th and May had a successful ribbon cutting, with strong community turnout.
- A town hall on 'Rethinking 911 First Response in Systems of Care' will be held tonight at the downtown library, featuring panelists from the fire department, state health department, local non-profits, and the school district.
- A meeting regarding the Parks Department's proposed budget will be held tomorrow at M Lake View.
- Boeing employees, through their charitable trust, donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for tornado recovery and relief efforts.
- New Leadership program at the University of Oklahoma can no longer exist due to new state legislation on DEI.
- The new state immigration bill was condemned for its potential negative impact on communities of color.
- Head Start programs in Oklahoma City, including one at Avery Chapel, are being eliminated.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Pastor Rodney Fouts of North Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Malia Felix and Dia Artson representing Girl Scouts Troop 177.
Proclamation: Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week
Proclamation recognizing May 31st through June 1st, 2024, as Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week.
Proclamation: National EMS Week
Proclamation recognizing May 19th through 25th, 2024, as EMS Week.
Resolution: Commending Anita Rudd as Employee of the Month
Resolution commending Anita Rudd as the May 2024 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Appointments to Boards and Subcommittees
Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, MAPS 4 Citizen Advisory Board, and MAPS 4 Innovation District Subcommittee.
City Manager Reports
City Manager's report on claims and payroll.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Deferral of item 11 AE and striking of several items related to unsecured structures and abandoned buildings.
Revocable Permit: Downtown Employee Appreciation Day
Revocable permit for Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold Downtown Employee Appreciation Day on June 12th in Kerr Park.
Revocable Permit: Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
Revocable permit for Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company to hold the Juneteenth Art and Music Festival on June 14th and 15th in Booker T. Washington Park and Page Stadium.
Revocable Permit: Farmers Market District Festival
Revocable permit for FMD Association Inc. to hold the Farmers Market District Festival on June 2nd on Southwest Second.
Revocable Permit: Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
Revocable permit for Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run on June 14th on North Rhode Island Avenue.
Revocable Permit: Juneteenth on the East
Revocable permit for With Love OKC to hold Juneteenth on the East on June 15th on Northeast 23rd.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
Approval of items A through G for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority: Development Agreement for New Arena
Approval of the development agreement with PBC Sports and Entertainment for the new arena.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority: Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket
Approval of the remainder of the consent docket after several items were pulled for separate votes.
Consent Docket Item F
Approval of item F from the consent docket.
Consent Docket Item AF
Resolution for concurrence with an application to HUD for demolition and disposition of Oklahoma City Housing Authority units.
Consent Docket Item BD
Approval of item BD from the consent docket.
Consent Docket Item BJ
Approval of item BJ from the consent docket, related to a partnership with Move United for adaptive programs.
Consent Docket Item BL
Intergovernmental agreement related to a Department of Justice grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items A through K on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1401 Northeast 44th
Rezoning from R1 and H-O to R2 and H-O.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 9500 West Memorial Road
Rezoning from A-A to R2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 4112 North Lindsay
Rezoning from R1 to O2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1301 Northeast 30th
Rezoning from R1 and H-O to R4 and H-O.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 8321 West Britton Road
Rezoning from C3 to PUD 1998.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3700 North Walker
Rezoning from R1, C3, CUP 26 to PUD 1999, with an amendment to clarify maximum building size for livable space.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3208 North Indiana Avenue
Rezoning from SPUD 1462 to SPUD 1588.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1144 Northwest 41st Street
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1590, with an amendment to clarify maximum building size for livable space.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 929 Southwest 88th
Rezoning from SPUD 1441 to SPUD 1598.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1709 Northwest 14th
Rezoning from R2 to SPUD 1569.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1140 Southwest 104th
Rezoning from SPUD 298 to SPUD 1610.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 8000 South Shields Boulevard
Rezoning from I1 to SPUD 1611.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3121 Northwest 20th
Rezoning from R1 and Urban Conservation O to SPUD 1612 and Urban Conservation Overlay.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Special Permit for Detention Facility at 19 East Grand Boulevard
Establishing a special permit to operate a detention or correction facility in the I3 heavy industrial and AE2 Airport Environment Zone 2 overlay districts.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Parks Commission Rules
Ordinance related to Parks Commission rules and regulations.
Resolution: Approving Parks Commission Rules
Resolution approving the rules, regulations, and policies of the Oklahoma City Park Commission.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Model Airplane Regulations
Ordinance related to model airplanes.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Water Resources
Amending the general schedule of fees related to Water Resources.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Animal Welfare
Amending the general schedule of fees related to Animal Welfare.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Building Code Issues
Amending the general schedule of fees related to building code issues.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Electrical Code
Amending the general schedule of fees related to electrical code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Code Violations (Weeds)
Amending the general schedule of fees related to code violations (weeds).
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Sign Code
Amending the general schedule of fees related to sign code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Municipal Courts
Amending the general schedule of fees related to Municipal Courts.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Planning Issues
Amending the general schedule of fees related to planning issues.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Fire Prevention
Amending the general schedule of fees related to fire prevention, with an amendment to correct errors.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Fee Changes for Alarms
Amending the general schedule of fees related to alarms.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Hotel Tax Increase
Ordinance to hold an election to increase the Oklahoma City hotel tax.
Resolution: Special Election for Hotel Tax
Resolution authorizing a special election proclamation for August 27th, 2024, to vote on the increased hotel tax.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Resolution: Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
Resolution: Declaring Unsecured Structures
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
Resolution: Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Joint Resolution: Municipal Counselor Settlement Authority
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utility Trust authorizing the Municipal Counselor to have settlement authority on claims not exceeding $40,000.
Resolution: Authorizing Confession of Judgment
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of Big Top Entertainment.
Claims Recommended for Denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.