Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several revocable permits for upcoming community events, including the Foodie Fest, OSSAA State Tennis Championships, and OKC Pride Parade and Festival. A special permit was granted to St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral for operating emergency shelters and feeding sites. Additionally, a significant budget amendment for the Internal Service Fund and various city fee changes were introduced for future consideration, alongside the approval of bond proceeds for an affordable housing project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Special Permit for Emergency Shelters
A special permit was approved for St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral at 127 Northwest 7th to operate emergency shelters and feeding sites in downtown, addressing critical needs for the unhoused population.
Parking Enforcement Ordinance
An ordinance relating to parking enforcement was adopted after its third meeting, finalizing proposed changes.
Allocation of GO Limited Tax Bond Proceeds
A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, allocating $2 million in bond proceeds for community development incentives, specifically for the Alleys and Affordable Housing Project.
Water Utilities Trust Financing
Resolutions were approved to waive competitive bidding for a new credit facility provider and to authorize the incurrence of indebtedness by the Water Utilities Trust for various projects including the AOKA pipeline and wastewater improvements.
Budget Amendment #3 Introduction
Budget Amendment #3 for FY2024 was introduced, proposing a $1.66 million increase to the Internal Service Fund for Fleet Services and IT system implementation, with adoption scheduled for May 7th.
Upcoming Community Events
Festival of the Arts
Opening ceremony 11 AM Thursday
Foodie Fest
11 AM - 4 PM at Bicentennial Park
OSSAA State Tennis Championships
Oklahoma City Tennis Center
OKC Pride Parade and Festival
Parade 6 PM June 2nd on Northwest 39th Street
Ward 7 Town Hall
6:00 PM at the Community Health Senior Recreation and Wellness Center, topic: Lottie bike lanes
Financial Matters
Donation to Animal Welfare Division
A donation received from Dr. James Wise for the Animal Welfare Division.
Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2024
Proposed amendment impacting the Internal Service Fund, increasing allocations for Fleet Services (parts and maintenance) and Information Technology (ERP system implementation).
GO Limited Tax Bond Proceeds for Alleys and Affordable Housing Project
Allocation of bond proceeds for community development incentives for an affordable housing project at EK Gaylord and Northwest 4th.
Water Utilities Trust Credit Facility
Waiver of competitive bidding for a new credit facility provider (SMBC) to support the Commercial Paper program.
Water Utilities Trust Incurrence of Indebtedness
Authorization for the Water Utilities Trust to incur indebtedness for refunding commercial paper, the AOKA pipeline project, wastewater improvements, and reimbursement.
Public Comments
Three citizens voiced strong concerns regarding Oklahoma City's high poverty and uninsured rates, criticizing the allocation of taxpayer money to foreign governments while local needs for housing, healthcare, and addressing homelessness remain unmet. Speakers highlighted personal struggles with housing affordability and disability, urging the council to prioritize local residents and address human rights issues within the city.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution adopting an update to BikeWalkKC (deferred for two weeks to May 7th)
- PUD 1979 (11A 1&2) deferred to May 7th
Deadlines
- Budget Amendment #3 for FY2024 adoption: May 7th
- Public hearing for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs ordinance (vocabulary cleanup): May 7th
- Public hearing for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs ordinance (model aircrafts): May 7th
- Public hearing for various fee changes (11H-Q): May 7th
- Final hearing for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs ordinance (vocabulary cleanup): May 21st
- Final hearing for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs ordinance (model aircrafts): May 21st
- Final hearing for various fee changes (11H-Q): May 21st
- Water Utilities Trust Bond Sale: May 14th, closing May 29th
Watch For
- Further outreach to faith communities regarding the Key to Home initiative and affordable housing.
- Discussion on the Classen Corridor TIF proposal, with a focus on clearer communication, visual examples of past TIF successes, and specific definitions/calculations for affordable housing.
- Addressing concerns about the Arts Festival setup/takedown duration impacting local businesses.
- Continued work on the Vision Zero plan for transportation safety.
- Lobbying the state for protections against environmental concerns in vulnerable communities.
Announcements
- April 23rd, 2024, was proclaimed Festival of the Arts Day in Oklahoma City.
- April 23rd, 2024, was proclaimed Realtor Day in Oklahoma City.
- Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Broncos homeschool baseball team for qualifying for the baseball World Series in Orlando.
- Congratulations to the Milwood robotics team for going National and Miss Smith for being a Free Ride recipient from Channel 5.
Agenda Summary
Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Carter and Stonecipher to attend the National League of City summer board and Leadership meeting in June.
Approval of travel expenses for two council members to attend a national leadership meeting.
Resolution approving travel expenses for council member Hales to travel with the Oklahoma City Chamber for their annual spring Washington DC trip in June.
Approval of travel expenses for a council member to attend a trip with the Chamber of Commerce.
Journal of council proceedings, items A and B.
Approval of the minutes from previous council meetings.
Request for uncontested continuances, including PUD 1979 (11A 1&2) and several unsecured structures (11T1) and abandoned buildings (11U1).
Various items deferred to a later date or stricken from the agenda due to owner compliance.
Revocable permit with OKC Black Eats LLC for the Foodie Fest May 10th and 11th.
Permit for a food festival to be held at Bicentennial Park.
Revocable permit with OKC Public Tennis LLC to hold the OSSAA State Tennis Championships in May.
Permit for the Oklahoma State tennis tournament at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center.
Revocable Right-of-Way Youth permit with OKC Pride Inc to hold the OKC Pride parade and Festival May 31st through June 2nd.
Permit for the annual Pride parade and festival on Northwest 39th Street.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Item E1.
An item requiring a separate vote within the OCMFA session.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-D and F.
Remaining items on the OCMFA docket.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Item A (claims and payroll).
Approval of claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket.
A collection of routine items approved with a single vote.
Concurrent Docket, items A through J.
A collection of items approved with a single vote.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 2829 South MacArthur from I2 to PUD 1997.
Final approval for a zoning change.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing a special permit to operate use unit 8250 do7 Emergency Shelters and feeding sites in the downtown business and HL overlay districts at 127 Northwest 7th.
Final approval for a special permit allowing St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral to operate temporary emergency shelters.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing reserved parking for the physically disabled on the south side of Northwest fourth near North Broadway.
Final approval for designated disabled parking spaces.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, relating to parking enforcement.
Final approval for changes to parking enforcement regulations.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for a public hearing on May 7th, final hearing on May 21st, relating to parks recreation and cultural Affairs (vocabulary cleanup).
Introduction of an ordinance to update language and administrative guidelines for park commissions.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, also relating to parks recreation and cultural Affairs (model aircrafts).
Introduction of an ordinance to regulate model aircraft facilities at Lake Hefner, similar to Lake Draper.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to Water Resources (fees).
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust fees for Water Resources services.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to Municipal Courts (fees).
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust fees for Municipal Court services.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing May 7th and final hearing May 21st, relating to the general schedule of fees.
Introduction of an ordinance to adjust various general city fees.
Public hearing regarding utilities development standards.
A public hearing on proposed changes to utilities development standards.
Public hearing regarding the dilapidated structures here listed.
A public hearing concerning specific structures declared dilapidated.
Resolution declaring that the structures are dilapidated.
Formal declaration of specific structures as dilapidated.
Public hearing regarding the unsecured structures here listed.
A public hearing concerning specific structures declared unsecured.
Resolution declaring the structures are unsecured.
Formal declaration of specific structures as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding the abandoned buildings here listed.
A public hearing concerning specific buildings declared abandoned.
Resolution declaring the buildings are abandoned.
Formal declaration of specific buildings as abandoned.
Public hearing regarding the joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development trust approving the allocation of geol limited tax Bond proceeds in an amount of $2 million.
A public hearing on the allocation of bond proceeds for community development.
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development trust approving the allocation of go limited tax Bond proceeds and or general obligation limited tax Bond investment proceeds in an amount of $2 million provide for certain Community Development incentives for the alleys and affordable housing project at EK Gaylord and Northwest fourth.
Approval of $2 million in bond proceeds for community development incentives, specifically for an affordable housing project.
Resolution declaring city-owned property adjacent to 3301 Southwest 17th south of the delc campus to be Surplus and abandon for Park purposes.
Declaration of city-owned property as surplus and abandoned for park use, paving the way for potential sale.
Resolution adopting an update to bikewalkkc.
Resolution to adopt an updated plan for bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Resolution waving competitive bidding with respect to the letter of credit and reimbursment agreement between the Oklahoma City water utilities trust and Sumitomo mitsui banking corporation Etc.
Waiver of competitive bidding for a credit facility agreement for the Water Utilities Trust.
Resolution authorizing the incurrence of by the Oklahoma City water utilities trust.
Authorization for the Water Utilities Trust to incur indebtedness for various projects.
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Hendrick V city of OKC.
Authorization for the municipal counselor to confess judgment in a legal case.
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal facilities Authority authorizing The Firm Colin zor and Wagner to represent city employees Dustin Wright and Jesus Hernandez in the case of Jesse Longoria V city of okay City.
Authorization for a law firm to represent city employees in a legal case.
Claims recommended for denial, items a through D.
Approval of staff recommendations to deny several claims.
Claims recommended for approval, items a through C.
Approval of staff recommendations to approve several claims.