Meeting Summary
The City Council approved resolutions for federal and state legislative programs, extended a sign code moratorium, and recognized various individuals and organizations for their contributions to recycling, disability advocacy, and veteran support. Several revocable permits for community events were approved, and a contentious purchase agreement for school property was passed despite concerns about equity and cost. An ordinance to close a utility easement was deferred for further discussion.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
40:00Resolution recognizing Tommy Alexander as November 2023 Teacher of the Month was unanimously approved.
Port Authority and Traffic Commission Reappointments
41:00Reappointments to the Port Authority and Traffic Commission were unanimously approved.
Federal Legislative Program Adoption
58:00The resolution adopting the city's federal legislative program was unanimously approved.
State Legislative Program Adoption
58:30The resolution adopting the city's state legislative program was approved with an 8-1 vote.
Sign Code Moratorium Extension
59:30An ordinance extending the current sign code moratorium was unanimously approved, with the emergency clause also passing unanimously.
Journal of Council Proceedings
1:01:30Items A and B of the journal of council proceedings were unanimously approved.
OKC Tree Lighting Festival Permit
1:05:00A revocable right-of-way use permit for the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival was unanimously approved.
Cowboy Christmas Parade Permit
1:07:00A revocable right-of-way use permit for the Cowboy Christmas Parade was unanimously approved.
OKC Turkey Tracks Permit
1:08:30A revocable right-of-way use permit for OKC Turkey Tracks was unanimously approved.
OC MFA Item J1
1:10:30Item J1 on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda was approved with a 6-2 vote.
Remaining OC MFA Items
1:11:00The remaining items (A-I and K) on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda were unanimously approved.
OC PPA Items
1:11:30Items A and B on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda were unanimously approved.
School Property Purchase (Consent Docket 9BT)
1:19:00The purchase agreement for school property, despite concerns about its cost and equity, was approved with a 6-3 vote.
Remainder of Consent Docket
1:19:30The remaining items on the consent docket were unanimously approved.
Concurrence Docket
1:20:00Items A through K on the concurrence docket were unanimously approved.
Rezoning 9801 S Rockwell Ave (PC1893)
1:22:00An ordinance for the rezoning of 9801 South Rockwell Avenue for a double PUD was approved.
Rezoning 4107 N Georgia Ave (SPUD 1547)
1:24:00An ordinance for the rezoning of 4107 North Georgia Avenue for residential units was approved.
Rezoning 1744 NW 15th (SPUD 1560)
1:25:00An ordinance for the rezoning of 1744 Northwest 15th for mixed-use development was approved.
Special Permit for Mining (SP 580)
1:27:00An ordinance establishing a special permit for mining and processing minerals to clean up an existing operation was approved.
Closing NW 65th St Right-of-Way (C 1089)
1:39:00An ordinance for closing a portion of Northwest 65th Street Right-of-Way to facilitate a multi-family project was approved.
Personnel and Retirement Systems Ordinance
1:39:30An ordinance relating to Personnel and Retirement Systems was approved.
Declaring Structures Dilapidated (K2)
1:40:30A resolution declaring certain structures dilapidated was approved.
Declaring Structures Unsecured (L2)
1:41:00A resolution declaring certain structures unsecured was approved.
Declaring Buildings Abandoned (M2)
1:41:30A resolution declaring certain buildings abandoned was approved.
Confess Judgment (Tory Dodson case)
1:42:30A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counsel to confess judgment in the Tory Dodson case was approved.
Legal Representation for City Employees
1:43:00A joint resolution authorizing legal representation for city employees in the Thomas Atkins case was approved with a 6-2 vote.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:43:30Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, outside the ballpark on Mickey Mantle Drive, between Flaming Lips Alley and Wanda Jackson Way. Features family-friendly activities, holiday performances, and the tree lighting at 7:00 PM.
Cowboy Christmas Parade
Starts at 10:00 AM at Exchange and Penn, heading west down Exchange and then south down Agnew to 13th/14th Street in Stockyard City.
OKC Turkey Tracks
One-mile fun run starts at 8:30 AM, 5K starts at 9:00 AM, on Harvey between 4th and 6th. Includes a costume contest.
Captain Riley Pitts Mural Unveiling
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Pitts Park.
Financial Matters
Purchase agreement for school property (Consent Docket Item 9BT)
Approval of a purchase agreement for school property, despite concerns raised by Councilwoman Nice regarding the equity and cost, noting the property was appraised at over $300,000 and demolition costs were estimated at $100,000.
Lighting and water line for CB Cameron soccer fields (Consent Docket Items 9AE and 9BG)
Approval of funding to provide lighting and a water line to the CB Cameron soccer fields, supporting efforts to host national tournaments.
Claims recommended for denial (Item 11R)
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke, expressing that he lost his job due to political activism. He criticized the Chamber of Commerce's influence and the use of hotel motel tax money, linking it to the proposed arena and suggesting a 'no' vote on December 12th. He also drew parallels between the cost of the arena and the city's housing needs.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance on Final Hearing, Closing a portion of utility easement (Lot 15 Block 6 Highland Point Phase 1) deferred for two weeks.
Watch For
- Discussion on the utility easement closing for Lot 15 Block 6 Highland Point Phase 1 at a future meeting, potentially with an executive session.
- Future applications for closing the north half of 65th Street Right-of-Way adjacent to R1 zoning.
- The December 12th election, as mentioned by a public commenter.
Announcements
- Mayor Holt proclaimed November 15, 2023, as America Recycles Day in Oklahoma City, highlighting the city's recycling program and efforts to reduce landfill impact.
- The Mayor's Committee on Disability Concerns presented several awards: Don Davis Award (Eddie Beasley), George Lewis Advocacy Award (Megan Rowan), Public Personnel Award (Brandon Trey Lewis), Pam Henry Award (Savannah Station Therapeutic Writing Program), Inclusivity Award (Sooner Success), Employer of the Year Award (Mercy Hospitals), and Committee Member of the Year Award (Keith Wilkinson).
- Mayor Holt recognized Veterans Day and commended Oklahoma City-based Veteran Employer Champions for their dedication to supporting veterans in the workforce.
- Councilman Cooper announced a Ward 2 homelessness meetup on November 1st, highlighting the city's 'Key to Home' strategy and the importance of connecting residents to housing and support services. He also mentioned National Homeless Youth Awareness Month and Runaway Prevention Month.
- Councilwoman Peck encouraged visits to the Oklahoma City Memorial Museum, emphasizing the 'Oklahoma Standard'.
- Councilman Greenwell noted the ribbon cutting for the Steven Cohen Military Mental Health Facility in Ward 5.
- Councilwoman Nice highlighted November as Hip Hop History Month and announced the mural unveiling of Captain Riley Pitts at Pitts Park on Saturday, November 11th, from 2 PM to 4 PM. She also promoted the OKC MLK Alliance shoe drive for the Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
- Councilman Stonecipher congratulated Tim and Liz McGoffin and Tommy and Gabby Noble for their tireless work on the CB Cameron soccer fields, leading to the approval of funding for lighting and a water line.
Agenda Summary
Resolution recognizing Tommy Alexander as Teacher of the Month
Recognizing Tommy Alexander, a third-grade teacher at Millwood Elementary Learning Academy, as the November 2023 Teacher of the Month.
Appointments to Port Authority and Traffic Commission
Reappointments to the Port Authority and Traffic Commission.
Resolution adopting Federal Legislative Program
Adopting the city's federal legislative program, including advocacy for transportation investment, understanding PFAS impact, and increasing access to mental health services.
Resolution adopting State Legislative Program
Adopting the city's state legislative program, including initiatives for municipal court closing schedules, alternative facilities for misdemeanor DUI arrests, and parking districts.
Ordinance extending Sign Code Moratorium
Extending the current moratorium regarding the city's sign code to allow for ongoing discussions and updates based on recent court decisions.
CVB Report for Q1 FY24
First quarter report for fiscal year 2024 from the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Claims and Payroll
Review of claims and payroll.
Journal of Council Proceedings, Items A and B
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Request for Uncontested Continuances, Item 11J
Request to strike item 11J from the agenda.
Request for Uncontested Continuances, Item 11D (SP 579)
Request to defer item SP 579 to November 21st.
Request for Uncontested Continuances, Item 11L1f (2404 Southeast 10th Street)
Notify 2404 Southeast 10th Street as dilapidated.
Request for Uncontested Continuances, Item 11L1g (2000 Northwest 14th Street)
Owner has secured 2000 Northwest 14th Street.
Request for Uncontested Continuances, Item 11O1 and 11O2
Request to strike items 11O1 and 11O2 and bring them back at a later date.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership
Permit to hold the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival on November 16th on Mickey Mantle Drive.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Stockyard City Main Street
Permit to hold the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 2nd on Exchange between Penn and Agnew.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Ventures Endurance Events
Permit to hold OKC Turkey Tracks on Thanksgiving Day on Harvey between 4th and 6th.
OC MFA Item J1
An item on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OC MFA Items A through I and K
Remaining items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OC PPA Items A and B
Items on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda.
Consent Docket Item 9BT
Purchase agreement for school property, discussed for its cost and equity implications for the neighborhood.
Remainder of Consent Docket
Remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket Items A through K
Items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, PC1893
Rezoning of 9801 South Rockwell Avenue, Ward 3, for a double PUD to allow for two home sites.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, SPUD 1547
Rezoning of 4107 North Georgia Avenue from R1 single family to simplified SPUD 1547 for six residential units.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, SPUD 1560
Rezoning of 1744 Northwest 15th, Ward 6, for mixed-use residential and commercial development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, SP 580
Establishing a special permit to operate use unit 8450 Mining and processing minerals and raw materials, Ward 7, to clean up an existing operation.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, Closing a portion of utility easement
Closing the West 7 feet of the East 15-foot north-south utility easement in Lot 15 Block 6 Highland Point Phase 1, Ward 7, due to a house encroachment.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, C 1089
Closing a portion of Northwest 65th Street Right-of-Way west of North Sartel Avenue and south of Northwest 66th Street, Ward 2, to allow a multi-family project to move forward.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, Personnel and Retirement Systems
An ordinance relating to Personnel and Retirement Systems.
Public Hearing regarding ordinance relating to motor vehicles and traffic
Public hearing on an ordinance concerning motor vehicles and traffic.
Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing on declaring structures dilapidated.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (K2)
Declaring certain structures dilapidated.
Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on declaring structures unsecured.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured (L2)
Declaring certain structures unsecured.
Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing on declaring buildings abandoned.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (M2)
Declaring certain buildings abandoned.
Public Hearing regarding resolution declaring certain property surplus
Public hearing on declaring certain property in the vicinity of 1131 Northwest Fifth Street to be surplus to the needs of the city.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counsel to confess judgment
Authorizing the Municipal Counsel to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Tory Dodson as parent and friend and minor versus the City of Oklahoma City.
Joint resolution with the City of Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
Authorizing the firms Collins Zorn Wagner PC to represent city employees Brian Lock, Houston Dilbeck, and Michael Aam in the case of Thomas Atkins versus Brian Lock.
Claims recommended for denial
Review and recommendation for denial of certain claims.