Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous revocable permits for community events and several rezonings, including a pocket neighborhood development and a vet clinic. Key recognitions were made for public transit professionals, a city safety star, and a teacher of the month. A significant step was taken to create a Tax Increment Financing Review Committee for the Classen Corridor Revitalization. Public comments covered concerns ranging from homelessness and city services to international conflicts and a proposed amphitheater.
Key Decisions & Votes
Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day
05:00Proclaimed March 18, 2024, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in Oklahoma City.
Jimmy Friend Safety Star Recognition
10:50Recognized Jimmy Friend as the fourth quarter FY 2023 City of Oklahoma City Safety Star.
Holly Jackson Teacher of the Month Recognition
15:50Recognized Holly Jackson as the March 2024 Teacher of the Month.
Rezoning 1304 Northeast 14 (SPD 1594)
38:00Approved rezoning with an amendment to include CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles in the master design statement.
Classen Corridor Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Review Committee
57:00Created a committee to explore a new TIF district along the Classen Corridor to foster economic development and housing.
Upcoming Community Events
2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Benefits the OKC Memorial and Museum.
Oklahoma Junior Invitational
Five-state scrimmage for 12-19 year olds.
Central Youth Rowing Championship
Nine states, over 800 teenagers.
Stars and Stripes Regatta
Adult and corporate/Dragon Boat races with fireworks.
Youth Rowing League Championships for Spring
For middle and high school students, 500-meter course.
Outpace Cancer Race
Hosted by OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.
Red Bud Classic
Bike event, Kids Fun Run, Wolf Walk, 5K, 10K, 2-mile stroller derby.
Financial Matters
CDBG Funds Reallocation
$50,000 moved from Home Exterior Maintenance program delivery budget to Oklahoma City Housing Authority's inspection program.
HOME Funds Reallocation
$120,000 moved from uncommitted funds under affordable housing development to the down payment assistance program.
Public Comments
Public comments addressed a wide range of concerns including homelessness, pollution, city services, the proposed Classen Corridor TIF, and the impact of a proposed amphitheater in a residential area. Several speakers also called for a ceasefire resolution regarding the conflict in Palestine and raised concerns about the use of tax dollars for foreign aid, as well as the situation in Congo.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11C (uncontested continuance) deferred to April 9th.
- Item 11H (CE 1,2112) deferred to March 26th.
- Item 11M1B (dilapidated structure) deferred to March 26th.
- Item 11O1D (abandoned building) deferred to March 26th.
- Item 11U (executive session) deferred to March 26th.
Watch For
- Bond conversations next year, including activating medians on Classen and economic incentives.
- Completion date for the Deep Fork bike trail.
- Plan to connect residents to KAA, Henrietta B. Foster Center, and Bond economic/community development opportunities.
- Further discussions on Southside TIF opportunities.
- Policy makers conversation in July regarding homelessness.
Announcements
- Proclamation of March 18, 2024, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in Oklahoma City.
- Recognition of Jimmy Friend as the fourth quarter FY 2023 City of Oklahoma City Safety Star.
- Recognition of Holly Jackson as the March 2024 Teacher of the Month.
- Paula and Lamar Harris celebrated 40 years of service to Embark.
- Bike Club OKC program engaged kids from Thelma Parks Elementary School.
- Capitol Hill High School students visited murals in Northeast Oklahoma City.
- Douglas High School boys basketball are back-to-back State Champions.
- Midwest City boys basketball won State.
- Milwood and Douglas High School girls made it to State.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor presentations
Proclamations and resolutions for Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day, Safety Star, and Teacher of the Month.
Journal of Council Proceedings, Items A and B
Approval of previous council meeting journals.
City Manager Reports
Claims and payroll available at okc.gov.
Item 11C (Uncontested Continuance)
Request for continuance.
Item 11H (CE 1,2112)
Request for continuance.
Item 11M1H (Dilapidated Structures)
Item H 1529 Northeast 44th Street.
Item 11N1 (Unsecured Structures)
Items C, I, J, N, P.
Item 11O1 (Abandoned Buildings)
Items J, L, P.
8A Revocable Permit
Oklahoma Army National Guard for helicopter water rescue training at Prairie Park Lake.
8B Revocable Permit
Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation for the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
8C Revocable Permit
Riverport Foundation for the Oklahoma Junior Invitational.
8D Revocable Permit
Riverport Foundation for the Central Youth Rowing Championship.
8E Revocable Permit
Riverport Foundation for the Stars and Stripes Regatta.
8F Revocable Permit
Riverport Foundation for the Youth Rowing League Championships for Spring.
8G Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center to hold the Outpace Cancer Race.
8H Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit
Red Bud Foundation to hold the Red Bud Classic.
OCMFA Items A through E
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda items.
OCPPA Item A
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority claims and payroll.
9 Consent Docket
Adoption of the consent docket as a whole.
9BI Presentation
Preliminary report for Maps 4 Bike Lanes Phase 1B (Classen Boulevard and Northeast 16th Street).
10 Concurrence Docket
Adoption of the concurrence docket as a whole.
11A Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 5600 South Mustang Road from PUD 265 to C1.
11B Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 2307 Southeast 22nd from R1 and A2 to I2 and A2.
11C Ordinance on Final Hearing
Previously deferred.
11D Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 9430 Southwest 15 from DAA and PUD 1512 to PUD 1989.
11E Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 3209 East Park Place from R1 to SPD 1589.
11F Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 2820 West Britain Road from C3 and R4 to SPD 1592.
11G Ordinance on Final Hearing
Rezoning 1304 Northeast 14 from R1 to SPD 1594.
11H Ordinance on Final Hearing
Previously deferred.
11I Ordinance on Final Hearing
Closing a portion of east-west alley in block three of Edwards Boulevard Edition.
11J Ordinance on Final Hearing
Closing a portion of the diagonal utility easement on lot one and block five of Preston commercial section three near Northwest 13th.
11K Ordinance on Final Hearing
Relating to motor vehicles and traffic (third of three meetings).
11L Ordinance on Final Hearing
Relating to motor vehicles and traffic (third of three meetings).
11M1 Public Hearing
Regarding dilapidated structures.
11M2 Resolution
Declaring structures dilapidated (except deferred/stricken).
11N1 Public Hearing
Regarding unsecured structures.
11N2 Resolution
Declaring structures unsecured (except stricken).
11O1 Public Hearing
Regarding abandoned buildings.
11O2 Resolution
Declaring buildings abandoned (except deferred/stricken).
11P1 Public Hearing
Approving a substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Action Year Plan.
11P2 Resolution
Approving a substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Action Year Plan.
11Q Resolution
Creating the Classen Corridor Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Review Committee.
11R1 Joint Resolution
Authorizing participation in the settlement of multi-district litigation for drinking water supply claims related to PFAS.
11S1 Resolution
Authorizing the Municipal Council to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Chain and Cheney V city of OKC.
11T1 Joint Resolution
Approving settlement of the subrogation claim related to payment of medical bills paid under the city's self-funded healthcare plan regarding Casey Gerber.
11U Executive Session
Requested executive session.
11V1 Claim
Claim recommended for approval.