Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget, with a total budget of over $1.9 billion. Key discussions included a proposed medical waste transfer station, which was deferred for further community engagement, and the approval of an agreement with the City of Yukon for the annexation of a portion of Wilshire Boulevard to facilitate road maintenance. The council also recognized National Safety Month and outstanding Animal Welfare officers.
Key Decisions & Votes
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget
7:02:00The resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget was approved by a 7-2 vote.
Memorandum of Understanding with City of Yukon regarding Wilshire Boulevard
6:08:00A memorandum of understanding with the City of Yukon for the detachment and annexation of portions of Wilshire Boulevard to facilitate maintenance was approved by a 7-2 vote.
Ordinance Extending Corporate Limits for Wilshire Boulevard
6:12:00An ordinance extending the corporate limits of Oklahoma City to include a portion of West Wilshire Boulevard, related to the agreement with Yukon, was approved by a 7-2 vote.
Waiver for Film Incentive Economic Development Projects
7:30:00A resolution waiving a 2018 requirement to allow film incentive Economic Development projects to be approved at one city council hearing instead of two was approved by a 7-2 vote.
Resolution to Commence Action against FOP Lodge 123
7:45:00A resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to commence an action in District Court seeking a declaration of rights between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 was approved unanimously after an executive session.
Upcoming Community Events
Fallen Heroes Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K
8:00 AM, South Oklahoma River Trail, starting and ending at Meridian Landing. Benefits scholarship committee for families of fallen heroes.
Pride on the Plaza
Plaza District, starting around 6:00 PM.
Juneteenth Celebrations
Various events across the city and neighboring cities.
Northeast Farmers Market
OSU OKC Fresh Market
Around 4:00 PM, OSU OKC extension area.
Men's Health Summit
Discussed men's health, prostate cancer, and family impacts.
Wear Orange at Thelma Parks Elementary
Event to remember those impacted by gun violence.
Financial Matters
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget
The overall budget increases 1.8% to $1.906 billion. The general fund is up 5.9% over the current budget year, with a cautious 1% sales tax growth projected for next year. Personnel Services account for 32% of the total budget, and Public Safety represents 61% of general fund expenditures.
Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution introduced to align the Fire Sales Tax Fund with the approved FY2024 budget, detailing how voter-approved sales tax dollars will be spent for fire equipment and personnel.
Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution introduced to align the Police Sales Tax Fund with the approved FY2024 budget, detailing how voter-approved sales tax dollars will be spent for police equipment and personnel.
Public Comments
Residents expressed strong opposition and concern regarding a proposed medical waste transfer station near Diggs Park and residential areas. Concerns included potential chemical hazards, environmental impact, lack of community notification, and the psychological effect of such a facility on the neighborhood. Speakers highlighted historical disparities in development and beautification on the east side of Oklahoma City. One speaker also commented on the effects of marijuana and general public safety concerns.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11g (previously deferred)
- Item 9cj (Medical Waste Transfer Station deferred for two weeks)
Deadlines
- Wilshire Boulevard annexation effective July 6th, 2023.
Watch For
- Final funding for the Wilshire resurfacing project (next agenda).
- Launch of the 21CP website, establishment of an advisory board, and RFP for civilian mental health response (summer/early fall).
- City-wide education plan for homelessness issues and the 'Key to Home' strategy.
Announcements
- June 2023 proclaimed National Safety Month in Oklahoma City, with various safety training courses and activities planned.
- Samantha Spears and Julie Summerfield recognized as June 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employees of the Month.
- Happy Pride Month acknowledged by council members.
- June noted as Black Music Month, commemorating the history and transformation of music.
- Congratulations to Reverend Terry Buxton on his pastorship installation at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
- Northeast Farmers Market kicked off last Saturday.
- OSU OKC Fresh Market is held on Saturdays around 4:00 PM.
- Men's Health Summit and 'Wear Orange' event at Thelma Parks Elementary took place last Saturday.
- Juneteenth celebrations are happening around the city.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Father Obi Zoo Moss from Saint Joseph Old Cathedral and Pledge of Allegiance led by Madeleine Miracle from Girl Scouts troop 3463.
National Safety Month Proclamation
Proclamation declaring June 2023 as National Safety Month in Oklahoma City, emphasizing workplace safety for city employees.
Recognition of Samantha Spears and Julie Summerfield
Resolution recognizing Samantha Spears and Julie Summerfield, Animal Welfare Officers, as June 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employees of the Month for their dedication in investigating animal cruelty cases.
Appointments to Bond Advisory, Regional Transit Authority, OKC Game and Fish, OKC Park, and OKC Planning Commission
Appointments to various city boards and commissions.
City Manager Reports
Report on May sales and use tax revenue, reflecting 1.6% growth and being close to amended budget targets. Discussion on potential impacts of federal debt ceiling package on ARPA funds.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Uncontested Continuances - Item 11g
Item 11g deferred.
Uncontested Continuances - Item 11o1 (Dilapidated Structures)
Item B (3021 Raintree Road) stricken from the agenda to re-notify for a new owner.
Uncontested Continuances - Item 11p1 (Unsecured Structures)
Items B (3021 Raintree Road), C (6015 Riviera Drive), D (415 NW 8th St), G (905 NE 30th St), J (3809 NE 140th St) stricken as owners secured properties. Item E (1121 SW 18th St), H (3200 NW 37th St) stricken to re-notify for new owners.
Uncontested Continuances - Item 11q1 (Abandoned Buildings)
Items D (905 NE 30th St), H (3021 Raintree Road), I (6015 Riviera Drive) stricken as owners secured properties. Item A (1121 SW 18th St), E (3200 NW 37th St) stricken to re-notify for new owners.
Revocable Permit with Fallen Heroes Half Marathon Scholarship Committee
Permit for the 11th annual Fallen Heroes Half Marathon, 5K, and 10K event on September 23rd, utilizing the South Oklahoma River Trail.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-N
Approval of various items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-F
Approval of various items on the OCPPA agenda.
Consent Docket Item 9o
An item on the consent docket requiring a separate vote due to recusal.
Consent Docket Item 9ah - Affordable Housing Study
Discussion on a contract with Economic and Planning Systems for a follow-up study on affordable housing recommendations, involving stakeholder engagement over approximately one year.
Consent Docket Item 9aj - Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
Discussion on receiving a NOAA grant for an urban heat mapping campaign, involving volunteers to collect temperature and air quality data across 350 square miles of the city.
Consent Docket Item 9at - Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvements
Discussion on a preliminary report for ACOG partnership project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety at Grand and May, Grand and Penn, and Grand and Western intersections, including new sidewalks, ADA improvements, and signalization.
Consent Docket Item 9cj - Medical Waste Transfer Station
Discussion and public comments regarding a proposed medical waste transfer station near Diggs Park, raising concerns about safety, environmental impact, and community engagement.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Approval of all remaining items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion or vote.
Concurrence Docket Items 10a-s
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.
Item 11a1: Amending Master Design Statement for PUD 1941
Amendment to the master design statement dated May 3, 2023.
Item 11a2: Ordinance Rezoning 8800 SW 29th from R1 to PUD 1941
Final hearing for rezoning property at 8800 Southwest 29th Street.
Item 11b1: Amending Master Design Statement for SPD 1498
Amendment to the master design statement revised May 11, 2023, reducing the number of proposed houses from four to three due to utility complexities.
Item 11b2: Ordinance Rezoning 1800 NW 40th from R1 to SPD 1498
Final hearing for rezoning property at 1800 Northwest 40th Street.
Item 11c: Ordinance Rezoning 335 SE 66th from R4 to SPD 1500
Final hearing for rezoning property at 335 Southeast 66th Street for an infill project.
Item 11d: Ordinance Rezoning 14017 Timber Ridge Estates Blvd from PUD 1575 to SPD 1507
Final hearing for rezoning property at 14017 Timber Ridge Estates Boulevard, with applicant having worked with neighbors to withdraw objections.
Item 11e: Ordinance Rezoning 4501 SW 25th from I1, I2, and AE2 to SPD 1513 and AE2
Final hearing for rezoning property at 4501 Southwest 25th Street.
Item 11f: Ordinance Rezoning 11205 N May from O2 to SPD 1516
Final hearing for rezoning property at 11205 North May Avenue to allow an existing orthodontist building to be used as an event center in the evenings, with limited hours and maximum attendees to address parking concerns.
Item 11h: Ordinance Closing and Vacating Public Easement
Final hearing for closing and vacating 100 feet of a north-south public easement west of Stiles and south of Northeast 9th Street, related to the Innovation Hub project.
Item 11i: Ordinance Establishing 30-Minute Time Limited Parking
Final hearing for establishing 30-minute time-limited parking within a lay-by on the east side of Oak Street near Northwest Expressway.
Item 11j: Ordinance Establishing Reserved Parking for Physically Disabled
Final hearing for establishing reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the north side of Northwest 50th Street near Penn.
Item 11k: Ordinance Establishing No Parking Any Time Restrictions
Final hearing for establishing no parking any time restrictions on both sides of Oak Street from Northwest Expressway to Northwest 50th Street.
Item 11l1: Public Hearing Regarding Capitol Hill Business Improvement District
Public hearing for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District.
Item 11l2: Resolution Adopting and Confirming Assessment Role for Capitol Hill BID
Resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District.
Item 11m: Ordinance Adopting and Studying Assessment Role for Capitol Hill BID
Final hearing for the ordinance adopting and studying the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 11n1: Memorandum of Understanding with City of Yukon
MOU with the City of Yukon regarding the detachment and annexation of certain portions of Wilshire Boulevard to facilitate maintenance and resurfacing.
Item 11n2: Ordinance Extending Corporate Limits of Oklahoma City
Final hearing for the ordinance extending the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City and designating a portion of West Wilshire Boulevard.
Item 11o1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Item 11o2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Item 11p1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
Item 11p2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Item 11q1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
Item 11q2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Item 11r1: Public Hearing Regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget
Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget.
Item 11r2: Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget
Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget.
Item 11s1: Public Hearing Regarding Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing for the Fire Sales Tax Appropriations.
Item 11s2: Resolution Introducing Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution to be introduced and set for final hearing on June 20th regarding Fire Sales Tax Appropriations.
Item 11t1: Public Hearing Regarding Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing for the Police Sales Tax Appropriations.
Item 11t2: Resolution Introducing Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution to be introduced and set for final hearing on June 20th regarding Police Sales Tax Appropriations.
Item 11u: Resolution Waving Film Incentive Economic Development Projects Requirement
Resolution waving a 2018 requirement to allow film incentive Economic Development projects to be approved for funding at only one city council hearing rather than two, streamlining the process.
Item 11v1: Joint Resolution with OCMFA Regarding Subrogation Claim
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving settlement of a subrogation claim related to workers' compensation medical bills for Sheila Watkins.
Item 11w1: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Commence Action
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to commence an action in Oklahoma County District Court seeking a declaration of rights between the City of OKC and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123.
Item 11w2: Executive Session
Executive session requested for Item 11w1.
Item 11x: Executive Session
Executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2023-2024 with the FOP and International Association of Firefighters.
Item 11y: Executive Session
Executive session to receive confidential communications concerning the case styled 'Working Moser v. City of OKC'.
Item 11z: Executive Session
Executive session to receive confidential communications regarding potential litigation concerning the proposed sign code.
Item 11aa1: Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim recommended for denial.
Item 11bb: Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims A through D.
Comments from Council
Council members provided updates and comments on various community matters and events.
Citizen Comments
Public comments from one citizen.