Meeting Summary
The City Council recognized the 2023 City Employee, Firefighter, and Police Officer of the Year. Key decisions included approving additional funding for the MAPS 4 Multi-Purpose Stadium, bringing its budget to $71 million, and introducing a new sign code and related fees. The council also received a preliminary report on the MAPS 4 Animal Shelter and discussed the ongoing process for mental health facility operators.
Key Decisions & Votes
2023 City Employee of the Year Recognition
06:00Resolution commending Christa Snyder for her outstanding service as a forensic scientist in the OCPD DNA lab.
2023 Firefighter of the Year Recognition
12:00Resolution commending Major Lance Jones for his leadership in the Overdose Response Program.
2023 Police Officer of the Year Recognition
18:00Resolution commending Master Sergeant Michael Rogers for his long-standing service and community involvement.
Board Appointments
22:00Approval of appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals and the Lake Hefner Association.
Mayor's Travel Expenses
22:40Approval of travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors winter leadership meeting.
Council Members' Travel Expenses
23:40Approval of travel expenses for Council Members Nice, Hamon, Carter, and Cooper to attend a homelessness conference.
OCMFA Items A-C
45:00Approval of all items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OCPPA Mental Health Facility Operators
45:00Approval of Memoranda of Understanding with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and North Care (with partners) to operate MAPS 4 mental health facilities.
Crystal Bridge Air Handling Unit Funding
50:00Approval of a $1 million allocation from TIF 8 to replace air handling units at the Crystal Bridge.
MAPS 4 Multi-Purpose Stadium Funding Increase
51:00Approval of an additional $30 million ($20M from TIF 2, $10M from Omni Revenue Stabilization Fund) for the stadium's vertical construction budget.
Consent Docket Approval (excluding Item 9G)
1:25:00Approval of the consent docket, with Item 9G deferred for later consideration.
Rezoning 13500 North Midwest Boulevard (PD1950)
1:32:00Approval of the rezoning ordinance with amendments to the master design statement, following agreement between the applicant and neighbors.
Grant Agreement for 'OKC's Forgotten Black Communities'
1:32:00Approval of the grant agreement for the 'Oklahoma City's Forgotten Black Communities where Safe Spaces Equity Culture and Creativity Lived United We Stand Grant project'.
Rezoning 306 Northwest 63rd (SPD1580)
1:33:00Approval of the rezoning ordinance to allow for medical office use.
Alley Closure in Orchard Park Edition
1:34:00Approval of the ordinance to close a portion of a North-South alley in Block 2 of Orchard Park Edition.
Street Closure on South Drexel Avenue
1:34:00Approval of the ordinance to close a portion of South Drexel Avenue north of Southwest 150th.
60-Degree Angle Parking on Northeast 13th
1:35:00Approval of the ordinance establishing 60-degree angle parking on the north side of Northeast 13th near Lottie.
Disabled Parking Spaces on Lottie
1:36:00Approval of the ordinance establishing 14 reserve parking spaces for the physically disabled on Lottie between 13th and 23rd.
Disabled Parking Space on Northeast 13th
1:36:00Approval of the ordinance establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the north side of Northeast 13th near Lottie.
60-Degree Angle Parking near Lottie and 13th
1:37:00Approval of the ordinance establishing 60-degree angle parking within setback parking areas near Lottie and 13th.
Disabled Parking Space near 19th and Lottie
1:37:00Approval of the ordinance establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled near 19th and Lottie.
Finance Director Title Change
1:38:00Approval of the ordinance amending the Finance Director position name to Chief Financial Officer.
Nuisance Ordinance Introduction
1:40:00Introduction of an ordinance to amend the criminal activities public nuisance abatement ordinance, adding an administrative hearing for due process.
Sign Code Introduction
1:41:00Introduction of a new ordinance to establish a comprehensive sign code, updating regulations and streamlining mural approvals.
Sign Code Fees Introduction
1:48:00Introduction of an ordinance to establish fees for right-of-way sign permits and stickers.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
1:54:00Approval of the resolution declaring various structures dilapidated, excluding one item that was deferred.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
1:55:00Approval of the resolution declaring various structures unsecured.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
1:56:00Approval of the resolution declaring various buildings abandoned, excluding one item that was deferred.
Resolution Amending Sales Tax Expenditures
1:57:00Approval of the resolution amending the June 20, 2023 resolution for fire and other sales tax expenditures.
Upcoming Community Events
Ward 7 Town Hall
6 PM at Mount Olive Baptist Church Family Life Center (Northeast 42nd & Kelly)
MLK Cross-Cultural Dining Program
Temple B'nai Israel
MLK Day Parade
MLK Breakfast & Job Fair
More information available at OKC MLK alliance.org
Financial Matters
Crystal Bridge Air Handling Unit Replacement
Allocation of funds from TIF 8 to replace air handling units at the Crystal Bridge.
MAPS 4 Multi-Purpose Stadium Vertical Construction Budget
Allocation of funds from TIF 2 and the Omni Revenue Stabilization Fund to increase the stadium's construction budget.
Sign Code Permit and Sticker Fees
Establishment of fees for right-of-way sign permits and individual stickers.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Dilapidated structure at 709 NE 3rd (deferred for two weeks)
- Abandoned building (Item 11Q1d) (deferred for two weeks)
Deadlines
- Nuisance Ordinance Final Hearing: January 30th
- Sign Code Public Hearing: January 30th
- Sign Code Final Hearing: February 13th
- Mayor's Travel: US Conference of Mayors winter leadership meeting in Santa Barbara in February
- Council Members' Travel: Innovations and Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness conference in March in San Francisco
Watch For
- Architect selection for mental health facilities (Crisis Center & Restoration Center) in the next few months
- Site selection for mental health facilities through Spring 2024
- Design for mental health facilities to start Summer 2024
- Construction for mental health facilities to start Summer 2025
- Crisis Center opening Summer 2026
- Restoration Center opening Fall 2026
- MAPS 4 Animal Shelter groundbreaking by end of Summer 2024, with completion by Summer 2026
- Discussions on increasing staff for animal welfare spay/neuter/capture/release programs
- Further discussions on funding for MAPS 4 streetscape/placemaking projects
- Metrics and discussion regarding County Jail relocation and potential expansion
Announcements
- Christa Snyder was recognized as the 2023 City Employee of the Year.
- Major Lance Jones was recognized as the 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year.
- Master Sergeant Michael Rogers was recognized as the 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year.
- Love's Travel Stops is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
- OKC Friday newspaper is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with prayer led by Chaplain Bill Simpson and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilwoman Barbara Peake.
Resolution recognizing Christa Snyder as 2023 City Employee of the Year
Commending Christa Snyder, a forensic scientist in the OCPD DNA laboratory, for her six years of service, expertise in criminal cases, and positive impact.
Resolution recognizing Major Lance Jones as 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year
Commending Major Lance Jones for his 19 years of service and leadership in developing the Overdose Response Program.
Resolution recognizing Master Sergeant Michael Rogers as 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year
Commending Master Sergeant Michael Rogers for 22 years of service, supporting patrol officers, and investing in community outreach programs like the Police Athletic League.
Appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeals and Lake Hefner Association
Approval of appointments to city boards and associations.
Resolution approving Mayor's travel expenses
Approving travel for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors winter leadership meeting in Santa Barbara in February.
Resolution approving Council Members' travel expenses
Approving travel for Council Members Nikki Nice, JoBeth Hamon, Bradley Carter, and James Cooper to attend the Innovations and Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness conference in March in San Francisco.
City Manager Reports
No reports presented, only claims and payrolls available on okc.gov.
Journal of Council Proceedings, Items A and B
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Request for uncontested continuances (unsecured structures)
Several items for unsecured structures were stricken from the agenda as the owners had secured the properties.
Request for uncontested continuances (abandoned buildings)
Several items for abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda as the owners had secured the properties.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-C
Approval of routine administrative items for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-C
Approval of Memoranda of Understanding with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Crisis Center #1 and North Care (with partners) for the Restoration Center, as operators for MAPS 4 mental health facilities.
Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust regarding 'Oklahoma City's Forgotten Black Communities where Safe Spaces Equity Culture and Creativity Lived United We Stand Grant project' (Item 9E)
Approval of an official grant agreement for a project to record stories of African-American communities.
Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust regarding Crystal Bridge Air Handling Unit (Item 9Y)
Allocation of $1 million from Tax Increment District (TIF) 8 to replace air handling units at the Crystal Bridge to moderate temperatures.
Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust regarding MAPS 4 Multi-Purpose Stadium Funding (Item 9Z)
Allocation of $30 million ($20M from TIF 2, $10M from Omni Revenue Stabilization Fund) to increase the vertical construction budget for the MAPS 4 Multi-Purpose Stadium.
MAPS 4 Animal Shelter Preliminary Report (Item 9AD)
Presentation of the preliminary design and budget for the new 70,000 sq ft animal shelter facility, including increased capacity for dogs and cats.
Consent Docket (excluding Item 9G)
Approval of various routine administrative and operational items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket Items A and B
Approval of items from other city authorities or trusts.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 13500 North Midwest Boulevard from AA to PD1950 (Item 11A)
Rezoning property with amendments to the master design statement, agreed upon by the applicant and surrounding neighbors.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 306 Northwest 63rd from S503 to SPD1580 (Item 11B)
Rezoning property to allow for medical office use.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing a portion of a North-South alley in Block 2 of Orchard Park Edition (Item 11C)
Closing an alley located near Main and Clin.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing a portion of South Drexel Avenue north of Southwest 150th (Item 11D)
Closing a portion of a street.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing 60-degree angle parking on the north side of Northeast 13th near Lottie (Item 11E)
Implementing new parking regulations as part of the Bike Walk OKC plan.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing 14 Reserve parking spaces for the physically disabled on Lottie between 13th and 23rd (Item 11F)
Designating accessible parking spaces.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the north side of Northeast 13th near Lottie (Item 11G)
Designating an accessible parking space.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing 60-degree angle parking within setback parking areas near Lottie and 13th (Item 11H)
Implementing new parking regulations.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled near 19th and Lottie (Item 11I)
Designating an accessible parking space.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amending the name of the Finance Director position to Chief Financial Officer (Item 11J)
Official change of a city position title.
Ordinance to be Introduced: Relating to nuisances (Item 11K)
Amending the public nuisance abatement ordinance to include an administrative hearing process for due process.
Ordinance to be Introduced: Amending the sign code (Item 11L)
Establishing a new comprehensive sign code with updated regulations, streamlined mural approvals, and provisions for signs in the right-of-way.
Ordinance to be Introduced: Establishing fees for sign permits (Item 11M)
Setting fees for right-of-way sign permits ($25 per permit, $0.25 per sticker).
Public Hearing regarding FEMA Maps (Item 11N)
Public hearing on a resolution related to FEMA maps.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (Item 11O2)
Declaring various structures dilapidated, excluding 709 NE 3rd which was deferred.
Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures (Item 11P1)
Public hearing on various unsecured structures.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured (Item 11P2)
Declaring various structures unsecured.
Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings (Item 11Q1)
Public hearing on various abandoned buildings.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item 11Q2)
Declaring various buildings abandoned, excluding one item which was deferred.
Second Public Hearing regarding a resolution amending sales tax expenditures (Item 11R1)
Public hearing on amending fire and other sales tax expenditures for the fiscal year.
Resolution amending sales tax expenditures (Item 11R2)
Amending the June 20, 2023 resolution for fire and other sales tax expenditures.