Meeting Summary
The City Council adopted several updated building, fire, mechanical, and plumbing codes, including provisions for adult-sized changing tables. They also approved amendments to the Plan OKC comprehensive plan and a significant clean water fund for septic tank removal. Public comments largely focused on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and opposition to the proposed Sunset Amphitheater.
Key Decisions & Votes
Building Code Ordinance (11 G1)
22:00Adoption of updated building code standards, including provisions for adult-sized changing tables.
Resolution for International Building Code adoption (11 G2)
22:40Formal declaration for adopting the International Building Code.
Resolution for International Existing Building Code adoption (11 G3)
23:00Formal declaration for adopting the International Existing Building Code.
Resolution for International Residential Code adoption (11 G4)
23:20Formal declaration for adopting the International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings.
Fire Prevention and Protection Regulations Ordinance (11 H1)
23:50Adoption of updated fire prevention and protection regulations.
Resolution for International Fire Code adoption (11 H2)
24:30Formal declaration for adopting the International Fire Code.
Mechanical Code Ordinance (11 I1)
25:00Adoption of updated mechanical code standards.
Resolution for International Mechanical Code adoption (11 I2)
25:40Formal declaration for adopting the International Mechanical Code.
Resolution for International Fuel Gas Code adoption (11 I3)
26:00Formal declaration for adopting the International Fuel Gas Code.
Plumbing Code Ordinance (11 J1)
26:30Adoption of updated plumbing code standards.
Resolution for International Plumbing Code adoption (11 J2)
27:20Formal declaration for adopting the International Plumbing Code.
General Schedule of Fees Ordinance (11 K)
27:50Relating to the general schedule of fees for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical Board of Appeals.
Revised Policy for the Investment of Municipal Funds (11 R)
43:30Establishing a revised policy for the investment of municipal funds and custody of the city treasurer, updated to include local government investment pools.
Amendment to the Plan OKC Comprehensive Plan (11 S)
51:00Receiving an amendment to the comprehensive plan, including administrative cleanup, Downtown Development framework adoption, and Innovation District land use updates.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Promissory Note (11 T)
53:00Authorizing the issue and sale of an amended series 2023a Clean Water State Revolving Fund promissory note for a septic tank removal pilot project.
Upcoming Community Events
Go Run OKC
Time to Patty 5K 10K and Half Marathon
McNelly's St. Patrick's Day block party
10th & Walker
Couple Shuffle 5/10K
Lake Hefner
International Bazaar
Ward 1
Sooner Success Inclusive Black History Month event
Willard D Johnson recreation center
OKC Thunder Black History Month poster contest
St. Mary CME Church Black History Month speaker
Chad Holmgren (OKC Thunder) court dedication
Kingland Park, Spencer, Oklahoma
Affordable Housing Forum
Spike Coffee, 5:30-7pm
National Forum from Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) luncheon
Financial Matters
Sales Tax Report
February sales tax at 2.3% (year-to-date also 2.3%), total sales and use tax $400,000 below projections, still projecting 2% growth.
Revenue Enforcement Report
Regular report on collecting city revenues.
Budget Transfer Report
Update on administrative budget transfers.
Septic Tank Removal Pilot Project
Funding for 23 homes to remove failing septic tanks, total nearly $2 million, fully forgiven by Water Board.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke on a range of issues including calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, opposition to the proposed Sunset Amphitheater due to noise and quality of life concerns, connectivity of the RTA airport line, gun control, and the location of a new county jail in Dell City.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Dilapidated structure at 11 N1a (deferred to March 26)
- Unsecured structure at 11 P1e (deferred to March 26)
- Abandoned building at 11 Q1d (deferred to March 26)
Deadlines
- Affordable Housing Forum: Tonight, 5:30-7pm at Spike Coffee
Watch For
- Vote on PUD 1983 (Sunset Amphitheater) on April 9th
Announcements
- Ward 1 thanked the organizers of an International Bazaar held in War Acres for the opportunity to experience diverse cultures.
- Ward 2 Councilman James Cooper received the Spirit of the Community Award and spoke passionately about the rise of violence and legislative targeting against LGBTQ+ individuals, urging affirmation and love for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Ward 3 congratulated 23 new members joining the police force.
- Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice thanked Sooner Success for an inclusive Black History Month event, highlighted the Willard D. Johnson Recreation Center's ULI award, spoke about judging the OKC Thunder Black History Month poster contest, and noted the historical significance of St. Mary CME Church. She also congratulated Spencer on a new basketball court dedicated by Chad Holmgren, and expressed disappointment over the Dell City jail location. She also mentioned an OP-ED on 'repairing the breach' and provided 'receipts' on the Public Safety Advisory Board name change.
- Ward 8 Councilman Martin Van Lanningham highlighted the Chamber's report on 'Developments Driving Oklahoma City's Retail Resurgence,' citing projects like The OAK, The Half, Okana Resort, and Rose Creek Plaza as evidence of the city's growth.
Agenda Summary
City Manager Reports
Sales tax, revenue enforcement, and budget transfer reports.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Unsecured Structures (1301 Northwest Fifth Street)
Item F, owner secured property.
Abandoned Buildings (1301 Northwest Fifth Street)
Item E, owner secured property.
Revocable Permit with Heartland Racing Company
For the Go Run OKC on March 23rd.
Joint Revocable Permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Bodies Race Company
To hold the Time to Patty 5K 10K and Half Marathon.
Revocable Permit with McNelly's Group LLC
For the 15th annual St. Patrick's Day block party on March 16-17.
Joint Revocable Permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Bodies Race Company
Ratifying and approving for the Couple Shuffle 5/10K at Lake Hefner (retroactive).
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA) Items A-D
Various items for the OC MFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OC PPA) Items A-B
Various items for the OC PPA.
Consent Docket (excluding pulled items)
Routine administrative and operational items.
Public Officials Bond Renewal (BB)
Annual renewal of public officials bond for City Manager, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurers.
Preliminary Design Report for North May over Northwest Expressway Bridge Replacement (AF)
Discussion on the 2017 Bond project, recommending a diverging diamond option.
Concurrence Docket Items A-N
Various items for concurrence.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 8109 South Council Road
From R-mh2 to Jumble.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 9735 West Memorial Road
From PUD 1551 and PUD 1742 to PUD 1986.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 511 South County Line
From PUD 1839 to PUD 19867.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 11836 Southeast 29th
From doublea to PUD 1988.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1926 North West 16th Street
From R1 and UC to Spud 1585 and UC.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 161 Northeast 15th
From R1 to S 1591.
Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to the Building Code (11 G1)
Adoption of updated building code standards.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Building Code (11 G2)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Building Code.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Existing Building Code (11 G3)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Existing Building Code.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Residential Code for one and two family dwellings (11 G4)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Residential Code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to Fire Prevention and Protection Regulations (11 H1)
Adoption of updated fire prevention and protection regulations.
Resolution declaring the need for adoption of the International Fire Code (11 H2)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Fire Code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to the Mechanical Code (11 I1)
Adoption of updated mechanical code standards.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Mechanical Code (11 I2)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Mechanical Code.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code (11 I3)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Fuel Gas Code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to Plumbing and the Plumbing Code (11 J1)
Adoption of updated plumbing code standards.
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code (11 J2)
Formal declaration for adopting the International Plumbing Code.
Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to the General Schedule of Fees (11 K)
For building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical Board of Appeals.
Public Hearing regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance (11 L)
Traffic Commission recommendations.
Public Hearing regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance (11 M)
Traffic Commission recommendations.
Public Hearing regarding Dilapidated Structures (11 N1)
Item A deferred to March 26th.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (11 N2)
Declaring listed structures dilapidated, excluding deferred/struck items.
Public Hearing regarding Dilapidated Structure in Historic Preservation Landmark District (11 O1)
For 416 Northwest 29.
Resolution declaring structure dilapidated (11 O2)
Declaring 416 Northwest 29 dilapidated.
Public Hearing regarding Unsecured Structures (11 P1)
Item E deferred to March 26th; discussion on 2613 South Blackwelder.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured (11 P2)
Declaring listed structures unsecured, excluding deferred/struck items.
Public Hearing regarding Abandoned Buildings (11 Q1)
Item D deferred to March 26th.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (11 Q2)
Declaring listed buildings abandoned, excluding deferred/struck items.
Resolution establishing a Revised Policy for the Investment of Municipal Funds (11 R)
Updates to include local government investment pools per HB 2538.
Resolution receiving an Amendment to the Plan OKC Comprehensive Plan (11 S)
Administrative cleanup, Downtown Development framework adoption, Innovation District land use updates.
Resolution approving Clean Water State Revolving Fund Promissory Note (11 T)
Authorizing issue and sale of amended series 2023a note for septic tank removal project.
Resolution approving Property Damage Claim Settlement (11 U1)
Related to an automobile accident involving an Oklahoma City Fire Department vehicle.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (11 V1)
In the case of Schultz V city of OKC.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (11 W1)
In the case of Stevenson V city of OKC Etc.