Meeting Summary
The City Council recognized Patrick Reynolds as Teacher of the Month and Robin Pollock as City Employee of the Month. Key decisions included approving $10 million for industrial mega-site acquisition and a Choice Planning Grant for the Stockyards Rotary Park neighborhood. Public comments highlighted concerns about homelessness, the proposed arena deal, and conditions in the county jail.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
10:00Resolution recognizing Patrick Reynolds as December 2023 Teacher of the Month for his dedication and community engagement.
City Employee of the Month Recognition
10:20Resolution recognizing Robin Pollock as December 2023 City Employee of the Month for her administrative support and commitment.
Mayor's Travel Expenses
12:00Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors winter meeting.
Industrial Mega-sites Acquisition Funding
37:00Joint resolution providing $10 million for the acquisition of industrial mega-sites to enhance the city's competitiveness in attracting major employers.
Choice Planning Grant for Stockyards Rotary Park Neighborhood
28:00Resolution authorizing a partnership with the Housing Authority for a two-year Choice Planning Grant to create a resident-focused transformation plan for the Stockyards Rotary Park neighborhood.
FY2024 Budget Amendment
48:00Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Upcoming Community Events
CIESU Youth Homelessness Services Ribbon Cutting
10 AM at 30th and Penn.
New Senior Center Ribbon Cutting
2 PM, followed by activities until 7 PM.
Black Voters Matter Event
1 PM at the Ralph Library, discussing upcoming elections and community impact for black voters.
Financial Matters
November Sales and Use Tax Report
Sales and use tax revenue is up $2.7 million above budget through November, with sales tax growth at 2.7% and use tax growth at 1.8%.
Industrial Mega-sites Acquisition Funding
A joint resolution providing $10 million for the acquisition of land and associated costs for industrial mega-sites to attract major employers.
FY2024 Budget Amendment
An amendment to the fiscal year 2024 budget was adopted.
Public Comments
Six citizens spoke, primarily expressing strong opposition to the proposed arena deal, criticizing the city's handling of homelessness and the conditions within the Oklahoma County Detention Center, particularly regarding drug access. Concerns about economic inflation and political activism were also raised.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PUD 1950 (Item 11c) deferred to January 2nd.
- Consent Docket Item AK deferred to January 2nd.
Watch For
- Further updates on the Choice Planning Grant for the Stockyards Rotary Park neighborhood, including public engagement timelines.
- Discussions at the Judiciary Committee meeting regarding drug access and conditions within the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
Announcements
- Patrick Reynolds was recognized as December 2023 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Robin Pollock was recognized as December 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
- The city's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service launched on Sunday.
- MAPS 4 will fund two additional Bus Rapid Transit lines for the South and Northeast sides of the city.
- Officer Trayon Jones (badge 2075) was thanked for his positive influence and service at Oakdale Elementary School.
- Councilwoman Hammond volunteered at the City Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving.
- Retired firefighters held their annual Christmas banquet.
- Seniors held their senior prom at the Lincoln Center with an Aloha theme.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with an invocation by Pastor Larry Ellis and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Zoe Johns.
Resolution recognizing Patrick Reynolds as December 2023 Teacher of the Month
Recognition of Patrick Reynolds from Putnam City Public Schools for his dedication to teaching and community engagement.
Resolution recognizing Robin Pollock as December 2023 City Employee of the Month
Recognition of Robin Pollock, legal secretary for the litigation division, for her administrative support and commitment.
Appointments to Mechanical Code Review and Plumbing Code Review
Appointments to city review boards.
Resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor to attend US Conference of Mayors winter meeting
Resolution approving travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, January 17-19.
November Sales and Use Tax Report
Report on the city's sales and use tax revenue for November.
Claims and Payroll Report
Report on city claims and payroll.
Journal of Council Proceedings - Items A and B
Approval of previous council meeting minutes.
Request for Uncontested Continuances - Item 11c (PUD 1950)
Request for continuance of PUD 1950.
Request for Uncontested Continuances - Item 11 J1 (Unsecured Structures) - Items C and G
Declaration of unsecured structures at 4300 Newcastle Road and 1245 Southwest 26th Street.
Request for Uncontested Continuances - Item 11 K1 (Abandoned Buildings) - Items B and G
Declaration of abandoned buildings at 4300 Newcastle Road and 1245 Southwest 26th Street.
Revocable Permits and Events
No items for revocable permits and events.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) - Items A through G
Various items for the Municipal Facilities Authority, including a preliminary report for traffic improvements at NW 63rd and Villa.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) - Item A (Claims and Payroll)
Claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket - Item AZ (Joint resolution with Economic Development Trust and OKC Industrial and Cultural Facilities Trust)
Joint resolution providing $10 million for industrial mega-site acquisition.
Consent Docket - Item AH (Housing Authority/Planning Department partnership for Choice Planning Grant)
Resolution authorizing agreement with Housing Authority for a two-year Choice Planning Grant to create a transformation plan for the Stockyards Rotary Park neighborhood.
Consent Docket - Items D and E
Consent docket items D and E.
Consent Docket - Item AK
Consent docket item AK.
Remaining Consent Docket items
Remaining items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion or vote.
Concurrent Docket - Items A through L
Various items on the concurrent docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11a (Rezoning 9401 West Memorial Road from R1 to O2)
Ordinance rezoning 9401 West Memorial Road.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11b (Rezoning 1021 Northwest 67th from I1 to I2)
Ordinance rezoning 1021 Northwest 67th.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11d (Rezoning 7900 Broadway Extension)
Ordinance rezoning 7900 Broadway Extension for mixed-use development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11e (Rezoning 2322 Northwest 150th)
Ordinance rezoning 2322 Northwest 150th.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11f (Special permit at 6301 South MacArthur for FAA)
Ordinance establishing a special permit to operate a high impact institutional use (FAA air traffic control academy) at 6301 South MacArthur.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11g (Special permit at 2843 Southwest 44th for drinking establishments)
Ordinance establishing a special permit to operate drinking establishments in the C3 District at 2843 Southwest 44th site a.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11h (Closing a portion of north-south alley)
Ordinance closing a portion of the north-south alley west of South Shields and north of Southeast 43rd.
Public Hearing - 11i1 (Dilapidated structures)
Public hearing regarding the listed dilapidated structures.
Resolution - 11i2 (Declaring structures dilapidated)
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Public Hearing - 11j1 (Unsecured structures)
Public hearing regarding the listed unsecured structures.
Resolution - 11j2 (Declaring structures unsecured)
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Public Hearing - 11k1 (Abandoned buildings)
Public hearing regarding the listed abandoned buildings.
Resolution - 11k2 (Declaring buildings abandoned)
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Public Hearing - 11l1 (Amendment to FY2024 budget)
Public hearing regarding an amendment to the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Resolution - 11l2 (Adopting FY2024 budget amendment)
Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Joint resolution with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Municipal Counselor's Office - M1
Joint resolution to initiate actions at law.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in Raw Fitness LLC case - N1
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Raw Fitness LLC.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in Ronda Rogers case - O1
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Ronda Rogers.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in Raymond and De Smith case - P1
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Raymond and De Smith.
Resolution authorizing Municipal Council to enter into agreed settlement in City of OKC vs J.R. Bowers Jr. case - Q1
Resolution authorizing and directing the Municipal Council to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry in the case of the City of Oklahoma City versus J.R. Bowers Jr.
Claims recommended for denial - R
Claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval - S
Claims recommended for approval.