Meeting Summary
The City Council denied a request for a medical waste transfer station near Diggs Park, aligning with significant public opposition and a unanimous recommendation from the Parks Commission. A resolution to direct the city manager to provide comprehensive information on potential Oklahoma County Jail sites failed to pass. Additionally, the council approved a 7% pay increase for the city manager based on a classification and compensation study.
Key Decisions & Votes
Moratorium on new PUD applications for Scenic Corridor
09:00An ordinance declaring a 725-day moratorium on new applications for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) specifically pertaining to the Lake Hefner Parkway Scenic Corridor was introduced and adopted with an emergency clause.
Oklahoma County Jail Facility Site Information
30:00A resolution directing the city manager to provide detailed information regarding the current Oklahoma County Jail facility site and other potential sites, including metrics and impacts, failed to pass.
Putnam City Aviation Program Special Permit
1:18:00A special permit was approved with an emergency clause to allow the Putnam City Aviation program to operate a moderate impact institutional use unit at 5919 Philip J. Rhoads, located at Wiley Post Airport, providing an immersive experience for students.
Medical Waste Transfer Station near Diggs Park
1:50:00A request from Terracon Consultants on behalf of Medical Waste Services to operate a regulated medical waste transfer station at 3903 Northeast 23rd Street near Diggs Park was denied, aligning with community and Parks Commission opposition.
City Manager Compensation Adjustment
2:10:00A resolution was adopted to approve a 7% pay increase for the City Manager, based on a classification and compensation study that found the position to be 11% below market midpoint. No increases were recommended for the City Auditor or Municipal Counsel.
Upcoming Community Events
Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K
At Lake Hefner, benefits 405 Animal Rescue, kickoff for training programs.
Oklahoma City Beautiful Litter Blitz
South Rotary Park, 25+ bags of litter collected by 20+ volunteers.
Waterway Clean Sweep Initiative
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Oliver Park, targeting wetlands and waterways.
Homeless Alliance Memorial
3:00 p.m. at the day shelter, vigil for people who died while experiencing homelessness in 2023 (approx. 70 names).
Financial Matters
Classification and Compensation Study Implementation
The city concluded its first class comp study since 2011, resulting in wage rate increases for 300 employees, effective February 1st.
Sales Tax Revenue
Sales tax checks were strong, with 2.3% growth year-to-date and currently $2 million ahead of target projections.
Hotel Tax Revenue
Hotel tax is performing well, 4.8% above the prior year and $447,000 over target.
Quarterly Investment Report
The Treasurer's Office provided its quarterly investment report, recognized for managing and protecting city funds.
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Resolution authorizing acceptance of a joint award for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Public Comments
Public comments addressed various concerns including opposition to the updated sign code and proposed fees, requests for deferrals on property issues, strong opposition to a medical waste transfer station citing environmental justice and health impacts, and concerns about a proposed amphitheater's impact on traffic and noise.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11D (Uncontested Continuance) deferred to March 12th.
- Item 11A (Rezoning 2321 NW 35th) deferred for two weeks.
- Item 11S1a (Dilapidated Structure at 709 NE 3rd St) deferred for two weeks.
- Item 11U1c (Abandoned Building) deferred for two weeks.
Deadlines
- February 1: Effective date for classification changes and wage rate increases for city employees.
- February 11: Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K at Lake Hefner.
- February 12: Homeless Alliance Memorial at 3:00 p.m. at the day shelter.
- February 17: Waterway Clean Sweep Initiative at Oliver Park (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.).
- March 12: Deferred date for Item 11D (Uncontested Continuance).
Watch For
- Further information and metrics from Oklahoma County regarding potential jail facility sites.
- Discussions and decisions regarding the proposed Sunset Amphitheater in the Mustang Creek Crossing area.
- Black History Month celebrations and events throughout February.
Announcements
- Emily Kpol was recognized as the January 2024 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Embark Mobility Management Services are available for individuals aged 60 and older, offering connections to physical therapy, daily living centers, and wellness centers (call 405-297-2583).
- The Oklahoma Film Critic Circle awarded 'Killers of the Flower Moon' as Best Picture and Lily Gladstone as Best Actress.
- Oklahoma City Beautiful hosted a litter blitz at South Rotary Park, collecting over 25 bags of litter.
- The City of Oklahoma City was recognized for its participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
- February marks Black History Month, with this year's theme being 'African-Americans and the Arts,' encouraging celebration of African-American contributions to arts and culture in OKC.
- Boeing is actively hiring for various positions in Oklahoma City.
Agenda Summary
Resolution recognizing and commending Emily Kpol on her selection as January 2024 Teacher of the Month.
Recognition of Emily Kpol for her dedication to teaching at Putnam City Public Schools for eight years and her positive impact on students and community.
Appointments to the Game and Fish Commission and MAPS 4 Investment and Operating Trust.
Reappointments for positions on the Game and Fish Commission and MAPS 4 Investment and Operating Trust.
Item 3d1 and 3d2 (Executive Session and Resolution on City Manager/Counsel/Auditor Compensation).
Items held until the end of the meeting for discussion and potential executive session.
Ordinance declaring a 725-day moratorium on new applications for PUDs related to the Lake Hefner Parkway Scenic Corridor.
An ordinance to implement a procedural moratorium on new Planned Unit Development (PUD) applications for the Scenic Corridor, specifically pertaining to Lake Hefner Parkway.
Resolution directing the city manager to provide information regarding the current Oklahoma County Jail facility site and other potential sites.
A resolution requesting the city manager to compile and provide comprehensive information and metrics on various potential sites for the new Oklahoma County Jail facility.
Resolution approving travel expenses for council members to attend the National League of Cities meeting in March.
Approval of travel expenses for Council members Nice, Bradley, Carter, Stone Cipher, and Peck to attend the National League of Cities meeting in Washington D.C.
Journal of Council Proceedings, Items A and B.
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Uncontested Continuances: Item 11d.
An item listed for uncontested continuance.
Unsecured Structures (11 P1 A, B, C, E, I, K, P and 11 U1 A, D, G, J).
Several items related to unsecured structures.
Joint revocable permit with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Red Coyote Running and Fitness for the Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K.
Approval of a permit for the Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K event at Lake Hefner.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A through E.
Approval of various items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Claims and Payroll Item A.
Approval of claims and payroll under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket Items A and B.
Two items pulled from the consent docket for separate vote.
Remainder of the Consent Docket.
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket Items A through M.
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2321 Northwest 35th from R1 to R2 (Item 11A).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from R1 to R2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2625 Northwest 1st from R1 to I2 (Item 11B).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from R1 to I2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 4396 Northwest 36th from R1 and R4 to PUD 1978 (Item 11C).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from R1 and R4 to PUD 1978 to allow reconstruction of existing two-story apartment buildings.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 4301 Northwest 150th Street from PUD 706 to PUD 1980 (Item 11E).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from PUD 706 to PUD 1980.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 8524 North Sooner Road from PUD 1823 and AA to PUD 1981 (Item 11F).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from PUD 1823 and AA to PUD 1981 to add land for three rural residential lots.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 500 South Cemetery Road from PUD 1785 to PUD 1984 (Item 11G).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from PUD 1785 to PUD 1984.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 15 Southwest 25th from CCBD and UD to SPUD 1574 and UD (Item 11H).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from CCBD and UD to SPUD 1574 and UD to allow for building reconstruction after a fire.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 13128 Northwest 10th from AA to SPUD 1578 (Item 11I).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from AA to SPUD 1578.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 16501 Network Avenue from PUD 737 to SPUD 1579 (Item 11J).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from PUD 737 to SPUD 1579.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 3800 Northwest 34th from PUD 131 to SPUD 1584 (Item 11K).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from PUD 131 to SPUD 1584 for a quadplex development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 12800 North MacArthur from R1 to SPUD 1586 (Item 11L).
Final hearing for rezoning a property from R1 to SPUD 1586.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing a special permit to operate a moderate impact institutional use unit at 5919 Philip J. Rhoads (Item 11M).
Final hearing for a special permit to allow the Putnam City Aviation program to operate at Wiley Post Airport.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing three reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the north side of Cord near Chartel (Item 11N).
Final hearing for an ordinance to establish three reserved parking spaces.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amending Oklahoma City Municipal Code Chapter 16 regarding flood control (Item 11O).
Third of three meetings considering amendments to Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code related to flood control.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Relating to nuisances (Item 11P).
Final hearing for an ordinance relating to nuisances.
Public Hearing on the updated sign code (Item 11Q).
Public hearing to receive input on proposed updates to the city's sign code.
Public Hearing regarding an ordinance change related to fees on the sign code (Item 11R).
Public hearing to receive input on proposed fees for temporary signs in certain rights-of-way.
Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures (Item 11S1).
Public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (Item 11S2).
Resolution to declare listed structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures (Item 11T1).
Public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured (Item 11T2).
Resolution to declare listed structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings (Item 11U1).
Public hearing concerning various abandoned buildings.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item 11U2).
Resolution to declare listed buildings as abandoned.
Public Hearing regarding a resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Item 11V1).
Public hearing for a grant acceptance.
Resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Item 11V2).
Resolution to accept a joint award for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Resolution to deny a request from Terracon Consultants for a public recreation or natural preservation area statement related to a medical waste transfer station (Item 11W1).
Consideration of a request for a statement regarding a medical waste transfer station near Diggs Park.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters for FY23-24 (Item 11X1).
Approval of the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Resolution authorizing municipal counsel to confess judgment (Ellovi v. City of OKC) (Item 11Y1).
Resolution to authorize the municipal counsel to confess judgment without admitting liability in a legal case.
Resolution authorizing municipal counsel to confess judgment (Kussy v. City of OKC) (Item 11Z1).
Resolution to authorize the municipal counsel to confess judgment without admitting liability in a legal case.
Resolution authorizing municipal counsel to confess judgment (Quillin v. City of OKC and Bishop Construction) (Item 11AA1).
Resolution to authorize the municipal counsel to confess judgment without admitting liability in a legal case.
Executive Session on advice of municipal counselor regarding Cheney v. City of OKC (Item 11AB).
Executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.
Claims recommended for denial (Item 11AC1).
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval (Item 11AD).
Approval of claims recommended for approval.
Executive Session to discuss Item 3d1 (City Manager/Counsel/Auditor Compensation) (Item 3D2).
Executive session to discuss compensation for appointed positions.
Resolution adopting Human Resources Department recommendations regarding a classification and compensation study related to the positions of city manager, municipal counsel, and city auditor (Item 3D1).
Resolution to adopt HR recommendations for compensation adjustments for the city manager, municipal counsel, and city auditor.