Meeting Summary
The Council approved two film incentive allocations, including a major studio film, and a significant downtown historic building conversion into 265 apartments. Several rezoning requests were approved, while others were deferred. A resolution to approve travel expenses for two council members to attend a national convening failed. Council members also expressed strong opinions on recent Supreme Court decisions and local issues.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Commissions
00:03Timothy Long was appointed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission, and Jeremy Meek was appointed to the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.
Travel Expenses for Council Members
01:48A resolution to approve travel expenses for Council Members Joe Beth Hammond and Nikki Nice to attend the Local Progress National Convening 2023 failed with a 3-5 vote.
Film Incentive Allocation for Project Urban
01:30A film incentive allocation of $25,931 was approved for Project Urban, a local film project with an anticipated spend of $518,000 in Oklahoma City.
Film Incentive Allocation for Project Dirt Road
01:30A capped film incentive allocation of $1 million was approved for Project Dirt Road, a major studio film with anticipated expenditures of $42.6 million in Oklahoma City.
TIF Allocation for The Harlow Development
01:30A TIF allocation was approved for The Harlow, a $69.9 million project converting two historic buildings into 265 apartments and retail space, addressing downtown housing demand.
Rezoning 10609 Payne Road
01:51Rezoning 10609 Payne Road from AA Agricultural District to RA2 Single Family Two Acre Rural Residential District was approved.
Rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road
02:00Rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road from R1 Single Family Residential District to PUD 1943 Planned Unit Development was approved, despite public concerns about density and traffic safety.
Rezoning 1005 Northwest 44th Street
02:06Rezoning 1005 Northwest 44th Street from O2 General Office District to SPUD 1508 was approved, allowing for the conversion of an old automotive shop into a pet grooming facility.
Rezoning 12323 South Pennsylvania Avenue
02:10Rezoning 12323 South Pennsylvania Avenue from R1 Single Family Residential to SPUD 1525 was approved.
Rezoning 9500 North Classen Boulevard
02:11Rezoning 9500 North Classen Boulevard from R1 Single Family Residential District to SPUD 1530 was approved to allow for commercial, industrial, and catering business uses.
Closing Public Easement Block 2 Edwards Courthouse Edition
02:12An ordinance closing a public easement within Block 2 of Edwards Courthouse Edition was approved.
Closing and Vacating Alleys in Maywood Edition
02:13An ordinance closing and vacating a 20-foot East-West public alley in Block 8 of Maywood Edition and other alleys was approved.
Rezoning 5501 South Council Road
02:18Rezoning 5501 South Council Road from PUD 1211 to PUD 1947 Planned Unit Development District was approved with an amendment requiring an 8-foot site-proof fence.
Ordinance 14 Changes for Child Care Centers
02:26The introduction of changes to Ordinance 14, moving oversight of child care centers to the Development Services Department and incorporating state requirements, was approved.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
02:27A resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated was approved.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
02:28A resolution declaring various structures as unsecured was approved.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
02:29A resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned was approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
02:30A claim that was recommended for denial was approved, meaning the denial was upheld.
Claim Recommended for Approval
02:30A claim that was recommended for approval was passed.
Upcoming Community Events
Eid Mubarak Inaugural Event
Scissortail Park
Willie D Johnson Recreation Center Grand Opening
Financial Matters
Final Sales Tax Report (June FY23)
The city finished FY23 $1.9 million below projections after a budget amendment, with a final growth rate of 2.7% for the year and 0.5% in June.
Impact Fee Report
An approximate 10% increase in impact fees took effect on July 1st, combining an 8.24% increase from FY22 and a 1.79% increase for FY23.
The Harlow Development Project Cost
Total project cost for the conversion of two historic buildings into apartments and retail space.
Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim brought before the council was recommended for denial.
Claim Recommended for Approval
A claim brought before the council was recommended for approval.
Public Comments
One citizen spoke regarding concerns about increased housing density and traffic safety at the Britain and Piedmont Road intersection related to the Redstone Ranch North development, requesting the zoning remain R1.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11B: Rezoning 1304 Northeast 14th Street (deferred to July 18th)
- Item 11C: Rezoning 11109 Northwestern Avenue (deferred to July 18th)
- Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing (deferred to July 18th)
- Item 11I: Ordinance on Final Hearing (deferred to August 15th)
- Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing (deferred to July 18th)
- Item 11R: Ordinance on Final Hearing (deferred to July 18th)
Watch For
- Final sales tax report for the next fiscal year (expected in the next couple of weeks)
- Chamber of Commerce study on childcare workforce needs in the city
- Traffic calming solutions on Western Avenue, particularly between 36th Street and the Western Avenue District
Announcements
- Timothy Long was appointed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission.
- Jeremy Meek was appointed to the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.
- The Paseo streetscape project is showing remarkable progress, with commendations for city staff and Rudy Construction.
- Eid Mubarak had an inaugural celebration event at Scissortail Park.
- Boba USA, a delegation of graduates from Bali College in Cameroon, held an alumni meeting in Oklahoma City.
- Scrambled, a new breakfast and brunch spot, officially opened on July 2nd at 1742 Northeast 23rd Street.
- The Oklahoma City Policy Institute hosted a panel discussion on affordable housing.
- The grand opening of the Willie D Johnson Recreation Center is scheduled for July 15th.
Agenda Summary
Item 3A: Appointment of Timothy Long to Traffic and Transportation Commission
Appointment of Timothy Long to serve as a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission.
Item 3B: Appointment of Jeremy Meek to Oklahoma City Planning Commission
Appointment of Jeremy Meek to serve as a member of the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.
Item 4A: Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Joe Beth Hammond and Nikki Nice
Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Joe Beth Hammond and Nikki Nice to attend the Local Progress National Convening 2023.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Reports on the final sales tax for June FY23, impact fees, and claims and payroll.
Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Requests for deferrals and striking of various agenda items.
Item 8: Revocable permits and events
Consideration of revocable permits and events.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-H
Various items presented to the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Various items presented to the OCPPA.
Item 9CA: Film Incentive Allocation for Project Urban
Presentation and approval of a film incentive allocation for a local film project with a budget of approximately $650,000.
Item 9CB: Film Incentive Allocation for Project Dirt Road
Presentation and approval of a film incentive allocation for a major studio film with anticipated expenditures of $42.6 million in Oklahoma City.
Item 9CC: Allocation for The Harlow Development
Presentation and approval of a TIF allocation for the conversion of two historic buildings into 265 apartments and retail space.
Item 9: Consent Docket (remaining items)
Approval of all other items on the consent docket not pulled for discussion.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket Items A-O
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 10609 Payne Road
Rezoning 10609 Payne Road from AA Agricultural District to RA2 Single Family Two Acre Rural Residential District.
Item 11B: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1304 Northeast 14th Street
Rezoning 1304 Northeast 14th Street from R1 Single Family Residential District to R4 General Residential District.
Item 11C: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 11109 Northwestern Avenue
Rezoning 11109 Northwestern Avenue from R1 Single-Family Residential to PUD 1942 Planned Unit Development.
Item 11D: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road
Rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road from R1 Single Family Residential District to PUD 1943 Planned Unit Development.
Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1005 Northwest 44th Street
Rezoning 1005 Northwest 44th Street from O2 General Office District to SPUD 1508.
Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11G: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 12323 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Rezoning 12323 South Pennsylvania Avenue from R1 Single Family Residential to SPUD 1525.
Item 11H: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 9500 North Classen Boulevard
Rezoning 9500 North Classen Boulevard from R1 Single Family Residential District to SPUD 1530.
Item 11I: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11J: Ordinance on Final Hearing, closing a public easement
Closing a public easement within Block 2 of Edwards Courthouse Edition east of South Lee Avenue and south of West Reno Avenue.
Item 11K: Ordinance on Final Hearing, closing/vacating alleys
Closing and vacating a 20-foot East-West public alley in Block 8 of Maywood Edition, a portion of flooded Northeast 9th Street, and a 10-foot East-West alley in Block 17 of Maywood Edition.
Item 11L: Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 5501 South Council Road
Rezoning 5501 South Council Road from PUD 1211 to PUD 1947 Planned Unit Development District.
Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11N: Introduction of Ordinance 14 changes
Introduction of changes to Ordinance 14 relating to Child Care Centers, Nursery, and Day Camps, shifting oversight to Development Services and incorporating state requirements.
Item 11O1: Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing concerning various dilapidated structures.
Item 11O2: Resolution declaring structures are dilapidated
Resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated.
Item 11P1: Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing concerning various unsecured structures.
Item 11P2: Resolution declaring structures are unsecured
Resolution declaring various structures as unsecured.
Item 11Q1: Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing concerning various abandoned buildings.
Item 11Q2: Resolution declaring buildings are abandoned
Resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned.
Item 11R: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11S: Claim recommended for denial
Consideration of a claim recommended for denial.
Item 11T1: Claim recommended for approval
Consideration of a claim recommended for approval.