Meeting Summary
The City Council appointed new municipal judges and approved their compensation package. Key financial items, including the Fire and Police sales tax appropriations and extensions of collective bargaining agreements with employee groups, were also approved. A resolution concerning a proposed medical waste facility was struck from the agenda due to significant community opposition and concerns regarding the proper zoning process.
Key Decisions & Votes
Municipal Judge Appointments and Compensation
08:00Philippa James and Ed Hasbrouck were appointed as Municipal Judges, with James also designated as Presiding Judge and Donald O. Kiffin as Vice Presiding Judge. Their compensation and benefits package was approved.
Penalty Reduction Program Extension
09:00A resolution extending the Penalty Reduction Program until December 31, 2023, was approved.
Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
14:00The resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2023-2024 was approved.
Police Sales Tax Appropriations
14:45The resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2023-2024 was approved.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Extensions
15:30Extensions for collective bargaining agreements with the FOP, IAFF, and AFSCME employee groups were approved.
Medical Waste Services Proposal
39:00A resolution concerning the impact of a proposed medical waste facility on Diggs Park was struck from the agenda, with the council requesting the applicant to first go through the city's zoning process.
Flock Group Services Agreement
56:00A services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate readers was approved after a separate vote, despite concerns about policy documentation.
Emergency Operations Plan Adoption
1:20:00The City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan was adopted, with updates primarily focused on formatting and situation overview.
Upcoming Community Events
Mesta Festa
OKC Pride Alliance Pride Parade
Starts at 11 AM, shortened route ending at Scissortail Park, followed by a Sunday Drag Brunch.
Zoo Sip and Stroll
Juneteenth 5K Run
Northeast Oklahoma City, over 1600 participants.
Juneteenth Festival
Northeast Oklahoma City.
Sisu Intersection Event (Pride & Juneteenth)
Celebration for young people.
7-Eleven Grand Opening
Northeast Kelly and 23rd Street.
True Sky Credit Union Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Northeast 23rd Street.
Financial Matters
Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Budget FY24
Budget for health insurance, property and liability insurance, workers compensation, information technology, and advanced capital funding for GEO bonds.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Budget FY24
Budget funded by hotel tax, general fund transfers, golf course revenue, and used for MAPS related contracts, Fairgrounds, Golf Courses, and Sports Facilities.
Jail Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority
Annual agreement for housing municipal detainees, set at a fixed amount for the current fiscal year.
Public Comments
Public comments included support for the Pride Parade and significant opposition to a proposed medical waste facility near Diggs Park. Residents expressed concerns about environmental justice, health risks, property values, and the procedural order of the permit application versus zoning. One speaker also highlighted the history of Juneteenth in Oklahoma and raised concerns about air quality and the impact of certain products on youth.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Hammond and Nice to attend the Local Progress National Convening 2023 (deferred to July 5th).
- Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 1304 Northeast 14th from R1 to R4 (deferred to July 5th).
- Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road from R1 to PUD 1943 (deferred to July 5th).
- Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 3622 Northwest 192nd Street from PUD 1111 to PUD 1945 (deferred to July 18th).
- Public hearing regarding resolution declaring approximately 10.6 Acres of real property located near southeast 22nd Street and Eastern Avenue as Surplus for Park purposes (final vote scheduled for July 5th).
Watch For
- Medical Waste Services to pursue a zoning process before resubmitting their proposal.
- RFP process for a new operator for the Zoo Amphitheater.
- Negotiations for the FY24 Jail Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority.
Announcements
- July 2023 was proclaimed Parks and Recreation Month in Oklahoma City.
- The passing of Donnie Wilson, known for cleaning up 39th Street, was announced.
- Juneteenth celebrations across the city, including a 5K run and festival in Northeast OKC, were highlighted.
- A Sisu event celebrating Pride and Juneteenth for young people was held.
- The grand opening of a 7-Eleven on Northeast Kelly and 23rd Street was noted.
- True Sky Credit Union will have its grand opening on Northeast 23rd Street this week.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Pastor Kent Brown and Penelope Davis (Girl Scouts troop 990).
Proclamation: Park and Recreation Month
Proclaiming July 2023 as Park and Recreation Month in Oklahoma City.
Item 4A: Appointment of Philippa James as Municipal Judge
Appointment of Philippa James to serve as a Municipal Judge.
Item 4B: Appointment of Ed Hasbrouck as Municipal Judge
Appointment of Ed Hasbrouck to serve as a Municipal Judge.
Item 4C: Designation of Philippa James as Presiding Judge
Designating Philippa James as the Presiding Judge for the Municipal Court.
Item 4D: Designation of Donald O. Kiffin as Vice Presiding Judge
Designating Donald O. Kiffin as the Vice Presiding Judge for the Municipal Court.
Item 4E: Compensation and Benefits Package for Municipal Judges
Approval of the compensation and benefits package for Municipal Judges.
Item 4F: Resolution declaring an extension to December 31, 2023, of the Penalty Reduction Program
Extension of the Penalty Reduction Program, originally started in 2019.
Item 4G: Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Joe Beth Hammond and Nikki Nice
Approval of travel expenses for Council Members Hammond and Nice to attend the Local Progress National Convening 2023 in St. Louis.
Item 11V1: Second public hearing regarding the Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing for the Fire Sales Tax Appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 11V2: Resolution regarding Appropriations for the Fire Department
Resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 11W1: Second public hearing regarding the Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing for the Police Sales Tax Appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 11W2: Resolution regarding Appropriations for the Police Department
Resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item Y1: Extension of collective bargaining agreement with the FOP
Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) until a successor contract is agreed upon or August 29th.
Item Z1: Extension of collective bargaining agreement with the IAFF
Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) until a new agreement is signed or June 30th of next year.
Item AA1: Extension of collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME
Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for the next fiscal year or until August 29th.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Riversport quarterly report and Council priorities report on strong financial management.
Item 6A & 6B: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous council meeting minutes.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Various items deferred or stricken from the agenda, including PUD 1945 (11L) and several dilapidated/abandoned structures.
Item 8A: Revocable Permit with Mr. Park Neighborhood Association for Mesta Festa
Permit for Mesta Festa event on September 23rd and 24th.
Item 8B: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Oklahoma City Pride Alliance Inc.
Permit for the OKC Pride Alliance Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Budget
Presentation and approval of the FY24 OCMFA budget.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Budget
Presentation and approval of the FY24 OCPPA budget.
Item 9BR: Services Agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools
Agreement for resurfacing and striping related to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Classen Boulevard.
Item 9CJ: Zoo Budget Presentation
Presentation on the Oklahoma City Zoo's FY24 budget, strategic plan, and ongoing projects.
Item 9CS: Resolution regarding Medical Waste Services proposal's effect on Diggs Park
Resolution concerning the impact of a proposed medical waste facility on Diggs Park.
Item 9CV: Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
Approval of a services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for automated license plate readers.
Item 9CW: Jail Services Agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority
Approval of the annual jail services agreement with Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority.
Item 9: Remainder of Consent Docket
Approval of remaining items on the consent docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Items A-I
Approval of various concurrence items.
Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 3645 Northwest 15th
Rezoning from R1 to C1.
Item 11B: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 212 Northwest 95th
Rezoning from R1 to I1.
Item 11C: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 10801 South Anderson
Rezoning from AA and AE2 to RA2 and AE2 for a lot split.
Item 11D: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 3745 Northwest 37th Place
Rezoning from PUD 417 to I2 for commercial expansion.
Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 1304 Northeast 14th
Rezoning from R1 to R4.
Item 11G: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 9900 Piedmont Road
Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1943 for residential development.
Item 11H: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 1201 Northwest 178th Street
Rezoning from PUD 1319 to PUD 1944.
Item 11I: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 3622 Northwest 192nd Street
Rezoning from PUD 1111 to PUD 1945.
Item 11J: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 1044 Southwest 44th
Rezoning from R1, R4, SPUD 45, SPUD 556 to SPUD 1514 for medical facilities.
Item 11K: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 2105 Northwest 122nd
Rezoning from PUD 62A to SPUD 1520 for light industrial uses.
Item 11L: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 3339 Southwest 74th
Rezoning from PUD 1761 to SPUD 1521 for affordable housing.
Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 6901 North Chartel
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1522 to add two homes on a lot.
Item 11N: Ordinance on Final Hearing closing portions of platted Street rights-of-way
Closing portions of Independence Avenue, Versa Street, and Land Avenue within the Packingdale Addition.
Item 11O: Ordinance on Final Hearing closing the west 25 feet of a 42-foot wide north-south easement
Closing an easement west of Southwestern and south of the Oklahoma River.
Item 11P: Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing 90-degree angle parking
Establishing 90-degree angle parking on the west side of North Robinson near Northwest 96th.
Item 11Q: Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing a reserve parking space
Establishing a reserve parking space for the physically disabled on the west side of North Robinson near Northwest 96th.
Item 11R1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing for various dilapidated structures.
Item 11R2: Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Declaring various structures as dilapidated.
Item 11S1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing for various unsecured structures.
Item 11S2: Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Declaring various structures as unsecured.
Item 11T1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing for various abandoned buildings.
Item 11T2: Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Declaring various buildings as abandoned.
Item 11U: Public hearing regarding resolution declaring approximately 10.6 Acres of real property as Surplus
Public hearing for declaring 10.6 acres near SE 22nd Street and Eastern Avenue as surplus for park purposes.
Item 11X: Resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan
Adopting the updated City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan.