August 30, 2023 City Council Meeting

The council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing Fisel Madney as August 2023 Teacher of the Month.

Appointments to the Building Code Commission and Park Commission were unanimously approved.

A specific item (H1) from the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda was approved after a motion to go into executive session failed.

An ordinance for rezoning 11800 SW 104th from PUD 11103 to PUD 1957 was unanimously approved.

An ordinance for rezoning 8800 N Kelly from R1 to SPUD 1538 was approved, with an amendment to include a 6-foot privacy fence.

An ordinance for rezoning 234 SE 40th from R1 to SPUD 1539 was unanimously approved.

An ordinance for rezoning 7500 S Council from AA to SPUD 1542 was unanimously approved.

A special permit to operate a drinking establishment in the PUD 422 Urban Design overlay and 23rd Street Uptown overlay was unanimously approved.

An ordinance closing and vacating portions of platted street, alleys, and easements east and west of North Hudson between 10th and 11th was unanimously approved for the Family Justice Center.

An ordinance establishing a no parking anytime restriction on the south side of Northwest 15th from Blackwelder was unanimously approved.

An ordinance establishing two reserve parking spaces for the physically disabled on the north side of Northeast 4th near Kelly was unanimously approved.

An ordinance establishing 45-degree reverse angle parking on the north side of Northeast 4th from Kelly to Stonewall was unanimously approved.

An ordinance relating to streets and sidewalks, amending Chapter 50 of the code regarding impact fees, was adopted.

An ordinance to amend the council meeting schedule, allowing for weekly meetings to begin in the last week of April, was introduced.

An ordinance to amend the Medical Services Program section of the municipal code, allowing the city to provide supplemental medical transport services, was introduced.

A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was unanimously adopted after a public hearing with no speakers.

A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was unanimously adopted after a public hearing with no speakers.

A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was unanimously adopted after a public hearing with no speakers.

A resolution adopting modernized standards and procedures for the selection and negotiation of contracts with Architects and Engineers for public improvements was unanimously adopted.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Grasham V City of OKC was unanimously approved.

A joint resolution with MFA authorizing legal representation for Callaway and Michael Callaway in the case of Maldonado V Prader was approved.

A joint resolution with MFA authorizing legal representation for City employee Michael CA in the case of Mitchell V CA was approved.

A release of all claims and settlement agreement with MA Architecture and Smith Roberts Balish Schweer related to a specific claim was unanimously approved.

A collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for FY2023-2024, retroactive to July 1st, was unanimously approved.

A resolution approving the general non-represented pay plan for full-time regular budgeted employees excluded from AFSCME coverage was unanimously approved.

A resolution approving pay plans for management, administrative, and technical support positions for the current fiscal year was unanimously approved.

A claim recommended for denial was unanimously approved.

A claim recommended for approval was unanimously approved.

A second extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 was unanimously approved after an executive session.

Sales and Use Tax Report

The city reported a 4.9% growth in sales tax, resulting in $1.8 million over target to start the year. Preliminary numbers for September indicate a significant slowing.

First Budget Amendment of Fiscal Year 2024

An introduction to amend the budget by $13.2 million, including an $8.7 million purchase order rollover and a $4.5 million increase to the stormwater drainage Utility Fund for bridge repairs at Hefner and Britain roads.

Medical Services Program Fund

The fund has a healthy balance of approximately $10 million, capable of funding both EMSA and the Fire Department's new supplemental medical transport program.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Opening of the meeting with a prayer and pledge.

Proclamation of September 2023 as Senior Center Month

Recognition of the importance of senior centers and services in Oklahoma City.

Resolution recognizing Fisel Madney as August 2023 Teacher of the Month

Honoring Fisel Madney, a physical education teacher from Wheeler Middle School.

Appointments to the Building Code Commission and Park Commission (Items 3B and 3C)

Filling vacancies on city commissions.

Request to strike Item 4A (from Council)

Councilman Stenner requested to remove an item from the agenda.

Sales and Use Tax Report (Item 5)

Report on the city's sales and use tax revenue, showing 4.9% growth and $1.8 million over target.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items 6A and 6B)

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Request for Uncontested Continuances (Item 7)

Several items (9K, 11K, 11P1, 11P2, and multiple under 11Q and 11R) were struck from the agenda due to errors or property owners securing structures.

Revocable Permit with OKC Black Eats for Foodie Fest (Item 8A)

Permit for a food festival in Bicentennial Park on October 7, focusing on minority and black-owned businesses.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City (Item 8B)

Permit for the 25th annual AIDS Walk on October 1 along West Sheridan.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (Item 8C)

Permit for the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K on September 30.

OC MFA Items A-I (excluding H1)

Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.

OC MFA Item H1

Specific item pulled from the OC MFA consent docket for a separate vote.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items A-G

Various items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, including a public hearing on Item D.

Consent Docket Item AD - Will Johnson Recreation Center improvements

Discussion on ongoing punch list items and requested enhancements for the recreation center, including sign visibility and slide steps.

Consent Docket Item AH - Residential sidewalk repairs (NW 50th, I-44, May, Hefner Parkway)

Update on completed sidewalk repair project from the 2017 bond issue.

Consent Docket Item AN - NW 23rd Street Enhancement Project Agreement

Agreement with ODOT for design and construction of street enhancements on NW 23rd Street, including discussion on traffic calming and pedestrian safety.

Consent Docket Item BF - Introduction of First Budget Amendment of FY2024

Presentation on a proposed budget amendment for purchase order rollovers and an increase to the stormwater drainage fund.

Consent Docket (excluding 9K)

Adoption of remaining items on the consent docket.

Concurrence Docket Items A-E

Various items on the concurrence docket.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 11800 SW 104th (PUD 11103 to PUD 1957) (Item 11A)

Rezoning application.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 8800 N Kelly (R1 to SPUD 1538) (Item 11B)

Rezoning application, previously deferred, amended to include a 6-foot privacy fence.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 234 SE 40th (R1 to SPUD 1539) (Item 11C)

Rezoning application.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 7500 S Council (AA to SPUD 1542) (Item 11D)

Rezoning application.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Establishing Special Permit for Drinking Establishment (PUD 422, UDO, 23rd St Uptown overlay) (Item 11E)

Special permit for a new hooka lounge and African food establishment.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Establishing Special Permit for Drinking Establishment (I1, H&O overlays at 2401 S Western) (Item 11F)

Special permit application for a drinking establishment.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Closing and Vacating Portions of Platted Street, Alleys, and Easements (East and West of North Hudson between 10th and 11th) (Item 11G)

Request for the Family Justice Center development.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Establishing No Parking Anytime Restriction (South side of NW 15th from Blackwelder) (Item 11H)

Traffic restriction.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Establishing Two Reserve Parking Spaces for Physically Disabled (North side of NE 4th near Kelly) (Item 11I)

Parking regulation.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Establishing 45-Degree Reverse Angle Parking (North side of NE 4th from Kelly to Stonewall) (Item 11J)

Parking regulation, with clarification on impact to sidewalks and bicycle compatibility.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Relating to Streets and Sidewalks, Amending Chapter 50 (Impact Fees) (Item 11L)

Final adoption of ordinance related to impact fees.

Ordinance to be Introduced - Amending Council Meeting Schedule (Item 11M)

Introduction of an ordinance to adjust the council meeting schedule for April/May.

Ordinance to be Introduced - Amending Medical Services Program Section (Supplemental Ambulance Service) (Item 11N)

Introduction of an ordinance to allow the city to provide supplemental ambulance services alongside EMSA.

Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures (Item 11O)

Public hearing on properties declared dilapidated.

Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures (Item 11Q)

Public hearing on properties declared unsecured.

Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings (Item 11R)

Public hearing on properties declared abandoned.

Public Hearing Regarding Joint Resolution with OCPA Declaring Surplus Land at Oklahoma State Fairgrounds (Item 11S)

Public hearing on declaring a 2.68-acre tract of real property surplus for sale to OG&E for a substation.

Resolution Adopting Standards and Prescribing Procedures for Selection and Negotiation of Contracts with Architects and Engineers (Item 11T)

Modernizing the process for selecting A&E consultants, including electronic notifications and local preference.

Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (Grasham V City of OKC) (Item 11U1)

Legal matter.

Joint Resolution with MFA Authorizing Legal Representation (Maldonado V Prader) (Item 11V1)

Legal matter.

Joint Resolution with MFA Authorizing Legal Representation (Mitchell V CA) (Item 11W1)

Legal matter.

Release of All Claims and Settlement Agreement (MA Architecture and Smith Roberts Balish Schweer) (Item 11X1)

Settlement of a claim related to claim number as identified on the agenda.

Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME (FY2023-2024) (Item 11Y1)

Approval of the collective bargaining agreement, retroactive to July 1st.

Resolution Approving General Non-Represented Pay Plan (Item 11Z)

Approval of pay plan for full-time regular budgeted employees excluded from AFSCME coverage.

Resolution Approving Pay Plans for Management, Administrative, and Technical Support Positions (Item 11AA)

Approval of pay plans for specific employee groups for the current fiscal year.

Second Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 (Item 11AB1)

Extension of the collective bargaining agreement until a successor contract is agreed upon or September 29th, 2023.

Claim Recommended for Denial (Item 11AD1)

Denial of a claim.

Claim Recommended for Approval (Item 11AE1)

Approval of a claim.