Meeting Summary
The city council meeting included several proclamations for upcoming festivals, notably the Charlie Christian International Music Festival and Juneteenth celebrations. Key discussions revolved around revocable permits for various community events and a significant debate regarding the approval of plans for new bike lanes and pedestrian improvements, with concerns raised about pedestrian safety and accessibility. Financial matters included the approval of hotel tax revenue bonds for the MAPS 4 Fairgrounds project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board
00:19:30Chelsea Banks was appointed as a member of the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board.
Appointment to Oklahoma City Planning Commission
00:19:30Janice Powers was appointed as a member of the Oklahoma City Planning Commission.
Revocable Permit for OKC Heart Walk
00:24:30A revocable permit was approved for the American Heart Association to hold the OKC Heart Walk on June 2nd-3rd, 2023, in Bicentennial Park.
Revocable Permit for Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
00:27:50A revocable permit was approved for Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company to hold the Juneteenth Art and Music Festival on June 17, 2023, at Booker T. Washington Park.
Revocable Permit for IJSBA Junior Nationals
00:30:50A revocable permit was approved for the River Sport Foundation to host the 2023 IJSBA Junior Nationals from June 7th-11th at The Boathouse District.
Revocable Permit for OKC Pride Parade and Festival
00:33:40A revocable permit was approved for OKC Pride Incorporated to hold the OKC Pride Parade and Festival from June 2nd-4th on Northwest 39th Street.
Revocable Permit for Juneteenth on the East with Love
00:40:40A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate to hold Juneteenth on the East with Love on June 17, 2023, on Northeast 23rd Street.
Revocable Permit for Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
00:45:00A revocable permit was approved for Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run on June 16, 2023, on North Rhode Island Avenue.
Revocable Permit for Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K
00:47:30A revocable permit was approved for Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K on October 1, 2023, on West Park Place.
Hotel Tax Revenue Bonds for MAPS 4 Fairgrounds Project
00:52:00A resolution was approved for the issuance of hotel tax revenue bonds, taxable series 2023, not to exceed $35 million, for the construction of the MAPS 4 Fairgrounds project. This required seven affirmative votes to waive competitive bidding.
Rezoning 1940 Southwest 59th Street
01:00:00An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone 1940 Southwest 59th Street from R1 and PUD 1812 to PUD 1940.
First Amendment to Oklahoma Regional Innovation District Project Plan
01:09:00An ordinance on final hearing was approved, adopting the First Amendment to the Oklahoma Regional Innovation District project plan, amending boundaries and establishing new Increment District number 17. Emergency approval was granted.
Formula for Sales Tax Increment District 17
01:13:00A resolution was approved establishing the formula for determining the increment of sales tax for Increment District number 17, with an effective date of the following day.
Indebtedness for MAPS 4 Fairgrounds Project
01:13:00A resolution was approved authorizing and directing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in a Cleveland County District Court case.
Claims Recommended for Approval
01:21:00Claims recommended for approval were passed.
Upcoming Community Events
Charlie Christian International Music Festival
Held at Oklahoma City Community College campus, featuring jazz artists including Mark Whitfield. Proclaimed 'Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week'.
OKC Heart Walk
Beginning at 8 AM in Bicentennial Park, featuring health booths, CPR kiosk, kids' area, and a survivor lane.
Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
Held at Booker T. Washington Park, featuring food, music, and family activities.
IJSBA Junior Nationals
Held at The Boathouse District, featuring jet ski racing for ages 10-17, with 60 participants and an expected 100 spectators.
OKC Pride Parade and Festival
Held on Northwest 39th Street between North Bend and North Young's Avenue, expecting pre-COVID numbers with 70 parade entries.
Juneteenth on the East with Love
Held on Northeast 23rd Street between North Kellham Avenue and Northern Missouri Avenue, featuring live murals, music, education area, kids' area, food trucks, and vendors.
Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
Held on North Rhode Island Avenue between Northeast 23rd Street and 1726 Northeast 23rd Street, a free community event promoting health and wellness.
Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K
Held on West Park Place between North Walker Avenue and North Hudson Avenue, celebrating the fall season and health and wellness.
Building Sustainable Cities: City Planning 101
Hosted by OKC Beautiful at Dunlap Codding on Sheridan, featuring staff from Parks and Planning departments.
Financial Matters
Hotel Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2023
For the construction of the MAPS 4 Fairgrounds project, complementing existing MAPS 4 funding.
Sales Tax Increment District 17
Resolution approving the formula for determining the increment of sales tax for Increment District number 17, specifically 2% of the city's sales tax for construction around the convergence project.
Allocation from Increment District 4 and 5
Approved an allocation from Increment District number 4 and 5 of Oklahoma City.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the allocation of opioid abatement grant money, calls for an independent audit of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority's finances and operations, and observations on community engagement and pedestrian safety.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11c Spud 1498 deferred to June 6th
- Item 11d Spud 50 1507 deferred to June 6th
- Item 11e ce1074 deferred to June 6th
Deadlines
- Bids for new bike lanes and trail portions on Grand Boulevard and Independence to be received on June 14th
Watch For
- Further discussions and potential policy changes regarding pedestrian signal timing and bike lane safety, especially along Northwest Expressway.
- Updates on the Innovation District TIF, particularly regarding its impact on neighborhoods, residents, and community development.
- An independent audit of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority's finances and operations, as requested by a council member.
Announcements
- City Manager noted the council priorities update on developing a transportation system, the quarterly investment report, and the budget transfers report.
- Congratulations to all 2023 graduates, especially those from Douglas High School and U.S. Grant High School.
- Recognition of youth council members Akira and Jalen for their participation and learning about local government.
- Oklahoma Jail and Prison Ministry luncheon at Bank First building, highlighting their advocacy work in county jails.
- Development Services Code Enforcement division held a 'code talk' with residents from Spencer, Green Pastures, and New Chance City.
- Victory Outreach Church has planted a new church on Northwest Expressway.
- Shred This Stigma hosted an event, providing free and anonymous harm reduction supplies and syringe cleanups, reporting over 500 overdose reversals.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Pastor Adam Ellison and Rachel Traub.
Proclamation for Charlie Christian International Music Festival
Proclaiming June 1st-3rd, 2023, as Charlie Christian International Music Festival Week.
Appointment of Chelsea Banks to MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board
Appointment of Chelsea Banks as a member.
Appointment of Janice Powers to Oklahoma City Planning Commission
Appointment of Janice Powers as a member.
City Manager Reports
Updates on council priorities, quarterly investment report, and budget transfers.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous council meeting minutes.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Several items deferred to June 6th and others stricken from the agenda due to owner securing properties.
Revocable Permit with American Heart Association for OKC Heart Walk
For the OKC Heart Walk on June 2nd-3rd, 2023, in Bicentennial Park.
Revocable Permit with Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company for Juneteenth Art and Music Festival
For the Juneteenth Art and Music Festival on June 17, 2023, at Booker T. Washington Park.
Revocable Permit with River Sport Foundation for 2023 IJSBA Junior Nationals
For the 2023 IJSBA Junior Nationals on June 7th-11th at The Boathouse District.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with OKC Pride Incorporated for OKC Pride Parade and Festival
For the OKC Pride Parade and Festival on June 2nd-4th at Northwest 39th Street.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Oklahoma Mural Syndicate for Juneteenth on the East with Love
For Juneteenth on the East with Love on June 17, 2023, on Northeast 23rd Street.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness for Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run
For the Red Coyote Juneteenth on the East 5K Run on June 16, 2023, on North Rhode Island Avenue.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness for Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K
For the Red Coyote Runtoberfest 5K on October 1, 2023, on West Park Place.
OCMFA Items A through E
Approval of various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Presentation on Hotel Tax Revenue Bonds
Presentation by Angela Pierce on the 2023 hotel tax revenue bonds for the Coliseum project.
OCPPA Item C: Resolution for Hotel Tax Revenue Bonds
Approval of the resolution for hotel tax revenue bonds, requiring seven affirmative votes.
OCPPA Items A, B, and D
Approval of remaining items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket Items 9.1-9.3
Approval of items on the consent docket.
Concurrent Docket Items 10.A-10.J
Approval of items on the concurrent docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 1940 Southwest 59th Street
Rezoning from R1 and PUD 1812 to PUD 1940.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: First Amendment to Oklahoma Regional Innovation District Project Plan
Approving and adopting the First Amendment, amending boundaries, and establishing new Increment District number 17.
Resolution Approving Formula for Sales Tax Increment District 17
Approving the formula for determining the increment of sales tax for Increment District number 17.
Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing for various dilapidated structures.
Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Declaring various structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing for various unsecured structures.
Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Declaring various structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing for various abandoned buildings.
Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Declaring various buildings as abandoned.
Public Hearing: Joint Resolution of Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
Public hearing regarding an allocation not to exceed $1.5 million from Increment District number 4 and 5.
Joint Resolution of Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust Approving Allocation
Approving an allocation not to exceed $1.5 million from Increment District number 4 and 5.
Resolution Approving Indebtedness by Oklahoma City Public Property Authority
Approving the occurrence of indebtedness by the OCPPA for the MAPS 4 Fairgrounds project.
Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Enter into Agreed Settlement
Authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement in a Cleveland County District Court case.
Request for Municipal Counselor to Go into Executive Session
Request to enter into executive session.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims.