Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several proclamations for Building Safety Month, EMS Week, Bike Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month, along with recognitions for Teacher and Employee of the Month. A significant decision was the denial of a high-density PUD for the Oakdale area, following extensive public comment regarding environmental impact, traffic, and school capacity. The Council also approved allocations for ARPA funds and a TIF for affordable housing redevelopment, and extended a moratorium on development impact fees.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
20:50Resolution recognizing Jessica Foley as May 2023 Teacher of the Month.
City Employee of the Month Recognition
25:00Resolution recognizing Eric Lee as May 2023 City Employee of the Month.
Sign Code Moratorium Extension
27:50Ordinance to extend the 1085-day moratorium to a 1265-day moratorium regarding the revised sign code, with an emergency clause.
Council Members' Travel Expenses
29:00Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Bradley, Carter, Hinkle, and Stonecipher to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 2023 D.C. visit.
Rezoning 10300 N Sooner Rd (PUD 1930)
2:19:00Rezoning from AA Agricultural District to PUD 1930 for a high-density residential development in the Oakdale area, due to concerns about environmental impact, traffic, school capacity, and compatibility with existing neighborhoods. The vote was 3-3, resulting in denial.
TIF Allocation from Eco red District G
2:29:00Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving an allocation not to exceed $21.5 million from Increment District number G's assistance and development financing budget category.
Development Impact Fees Moratorium Extension
2:30:00Ordinance to extend the moratorium on the automatic annual cost of living increase to development impact fees until June 30th, with an emergency clause.
Dilapidated Structures Declaration
2:33:00Resolution declaring structures at a specific address (Robertson) as dilapidated, allowing the property owner time to address the issue.
Unsecured Structures Declaration
2:33:40Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Abandoned Buildings Declaration
2:34:30Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
FY23 Budget Amendment Adoption
2:35:00Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2023 budget for the Capital Improvements project fund.
FY23-24 Fourth Action Year Plan Approval
2:36:00Resolution approving the fiscal year 2023-2024 fourth action year plan and new formula grant funding allocations for various HUD grants.
OCMFA Subrogation Claim Settlement
2:36:30Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving settlement of a subrogation claim related to workers' compensation.
OKC Water Utilities Trust Case Settlement
2:37:00Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing settlement of a legal case.
Claims Approval
2:37:30Approval of claims recommended for approval, items Z1 A through D.
Upcoming Community Events
Downtown Employee Appreciation Day
Kerr Park, 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring food trucks, lawn games, music, free treats, giveaways, and pop-up booths.
Paseo Arts Festival
Paseo Arts District, featuring over 100 juried artists and 53 music and entertainment acts on two stages.
Paseo Market Festival
524 Northwest 28th and 2909 Paseo, featuring food vendors and over 80 vendors.
National Bike To Work Day
Bicentennial Park, 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., with free coffee.
Financial Matters
Interim Financial Report
General fund revenues are exceeding expenditures by approximately $42 million.
Hotel Tax Report
Report shows a 9.5% growth in hotel tax through the current point in the year.
ARPA Fund Allocation
Allocation of remaining $4.2 million in ARPA revenue replacement funds to Transit facility improvements ($1M), traffic signal needs ($1M+), water line extension for Cameron Park irrigation, and Bricktown lighting ($0.5M).
TIF Allocation for Oak Grove Redevelopment
Allocation of $1.5 million from TIF four five for infrastructure improvements to an affordable housing project, with $250,000 as a pre-construction loan to be refunded.
TIF Allocation from Eco red District G
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving an allocation not to exceed $21.5 million from Increment District number G's assistance and development financing budget category.
FY23 Budget Amendment
Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2023 budget for the Capital Improvements project fund.
FY23-24 Fourth Action Year Plan
Resolution approving new formula grant funding allocations for Community Development Block Grant ($4.9M), Home Investment Partnerships Program ($2.6M), Emergency Solution Grants ($433K), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS ($1.3M).
Public Comments
Over 40 citizens spoke in opposition to the PUD 1930 rezoning for the Oakdale area. Key themes included concerns about increased density, incompatibility with the rural character of surrounding neighborhoods, adverse impacts on the Garber Wellington aquifer (water depletion, contamination), potential for increased flooding due to clear-cutting and hardscaping, severe traffic increases on rural two-lane roads, strain on Oakdale Public Schools' capacity, and the definition of 'affordable housing' for the proposed price points. One speaker also addressed the dilapidated structures item, requesting more time for the property owner to demolish the buildings themselves.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Spud 1507 (Item 11G) deferred to May 23rd
- CE1074 (Item 11J) deferred to May 23rd
- CE1089 (Item 11K) deferred indefinitely
- Rezoning 1800 Northwest 40th from R1 to SPD 1498 (Item 11F) deferred for two weeks
Deadlines
- D.C. visit for council members: June 21st-22nd
- Tampa inner city leadership visit: August
Watch For
- Future budget amendment to address emergency traffic signal projects
- Next Geo Bond discussions to fund traffic infrastructure needs
- Continued work on the Witcher Pump Station odor issue with a six-month treatment effort and five-year Capital Improvement plan
Announcements
- May 2023 proclaimed as Building Safety Month, recognizing the importance of safe construction and infrastructure resilience.
- May 21st-27th, 2023 proclaimed as EMS Week, honoring EMS professionals for their critical services.
- May 2023 proclaimed as Bike Month, promoting bicycling for health, transportation, and recreation.
- May 2023 proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of the Jewish community and urging unity against hate.
- Jessica Foley, elementary advanced academic specialist at Cesar Chavez Elementary, recognized as May 2023 Teacher of the Month.
- Eric Lee, construction equipment operator in the Utilities Department, recognized as May 2023 City Employee of the Month.
- Update on the Northwest Expressway pedestrian bridge over Wilshire, with an anticipated formal ribbon cutting and grand opening in mid-June.
- Update on the Britain Street enhancement project (Western to Chartel), with plans to begin work in Fall 2023.
- Update on the Captain Riley Leroy Pitts Park Recreation Center mural project, honoring the Medal of Honor recipient, expected to be completed in mid-August.
- Mother's Day is this weekend; support Curbside Chronicles for flowers.
- Oklahoma City is number three in domestic violence in the state, and Oklahoma is number three in domestic violence victims in the country. State and federal legislation (domestic violence victims assistance bill, Safe Leave Act) are being advanced to support survivors.
- Congratulations to all 2023 graduates, specifically Shania Muhammad (youngest Langston University graduate at 15), Elijah, and Roche Muhammad.
- Felix Linden, FT Moon Middle School teacher, recognized as OKCPS Teacher of the Year.
- Congressman Joe Kennedy visited Oklahoma City, including a stop at Kindred Spirits and East Side Pizza House.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor: Presentations
Presentations for Building Safety Month, EMS Week, Bike Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month.
Resolution: Jessica Foley, Teacher of the Month
Recognizing Jessica Foley as May 2023 Teacher of the Month by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Resolution: Eric Lee, City Employee of the Month
Recognizing Eric Lee as May 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Office of the Mayor: Appointments C-G
Appointments to Downtown Design, Historic Preservation, Game and Fish Commission, Redevelopment Authority, and Traffic and Transportation Commission.
Ordinance 4A: Amending ordinance 26451 to extend sign code moratorium
Extending the 1085-day moratorium to a 1265-day moratorium regarding the revised sign code.
Resolution 4B: Approving travel expenses for Council Members
Approving travel expenses for Council Members Bradley, Carter, Hinkle, and Stonecipher to attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 2023 D.C. visit.
City Manager Reports
Update on economic development from OKC Chamber, interim financial report, and hotel tax report.
Journal of Council Proceedings A and B
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Request for Uncontested Continuances: Item 11G
Request to defer Spud 1507.
Request for Uncontested Continuances: Item 11J
Request to defer CE1074.
Request for Uncontested Continuances: Item 11K
Request to defer CE1089.
Request for Uncontested Continuances: Item 11T1 (C, I, J, M, N)
Items related to unsecured structures.
Request for Uncontested Continuances: Item 11U1 (H, I, L, M)
Items related to abandoned buildings.
Revocable Permit 8A: Downtown Employee Appreciation Day
Revocable permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership for Downtown Employee Appreciation Day.
Revocable Permit 8B: Paseo Arts Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Paseo Artists Association Inc. to hold the Paseo Arts Festival.
Revocable Permit 8C: Paseo Market Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Paseo Market Festival to hold the Paseo Market Festival.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-I
Various items for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Item A
Claims and payroll for the OCPPA.
Consent Docket Item 9K
An item from the consent docket requiring a separate vote due to recusal.
Consent Docket (excluding 9K)
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket Items A-K
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance 11A: Rezoning 1106 NW 115th St
Rezoning 1106 Northwest 115th Street from R1 to R2 to allow a two-family residential use.
Ordinance 11B: Rezoning 10300 N Sooner Rd (PUD 1930)
Rezoning 10300 North Sooner Road from AA Agricultural District to PUD 1930 for a residential development.
Ordinance 11C: Rezoning 3200 NW 48th St (PUD 1937)
Rezoning 3200 Northwest 48th Street from Spud 626 to PUD 1937 to allow additional office uses at the former Mayfair Elementary School site.
Ordinance 11D: Rezoning 14603 N MacArthur (PUD 1938)
Rezoning 14603 North MacArthur from R1 to PUD 1938.
Ordinance 11E: Rezoning 11236 SW 29th (PUD 1939)
Rezoning 11236 Southwest 29th from PUD 1350 to PUD 1939 to add additional commercial uses.
Ordinance 11F: Rezoning 1800 NW 40th (SPD 1498)
Rezoning 1800 Northwest 40th from R1 to SPD 1498 for three two-story homes.
Ordinance 11H: Rezoning 1323 W Park Place (SPD 1510)
Rezoning 1323 West Park Place from R3 to SPD 1510 for duplexes or quadplexes.
Ordinance 11I: Rezoning 205 N Douglas (Spud 1511)
Rezoning 205 North Douglas from R3 to Spud 1511 to allow live/work uses and adjust setbacks.
Ordinance 11L: Close utility easement
Ordinance to close a 125-foot radial utility easement in Lot 19, near Northwest 159th Terrace.
Ordinance 11M: Close alley
Ordinance to close the South half of the East-West alley in Block Ford of Chester Hill Edition, adjacent to Lodge 29-36.
Ordinance 11O: Amends Quarter Shore reinvestment area project plan
Amends ordinance number 25326 relating to the Quarter Shore reinvestment area project plan dated February 23, 2016.
Joint Resolution 11P2: TIF allocation for Eco red District G
Approving an allocation not to exceed $21.5 million from Increment District number G's assistance and development financing budget category.
Ordinance 11R: Extend moratorium on development impact fees
Ordinance to extend the moratorium on automatic annual cost of living increases to development impact fees until June 30th.
Resolution 11S2: Declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring structures at a listed address (Robertson) as dilapidated.
Resolution 11T2: Declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
Resolution 11U2: Declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Resolution 11V2: Adopting FY23 budget amendment
Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2023 budget for the Capital Improvements project fund.
Resolution 11W2: Approving FY23-24 fourth action year plan
Resolution approving the fiscal year 2023-2024 fourth action year plan and new formula grant funding allocations.
Joint Resolution 11X1: OCMFA settlement of subrogation claim
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority approving settlement of a subrogation claim related to workers' compensation.
Joint Resolution 11Y1: OKC Water Utilities Trust settlement
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing settlement of a legal case.
Claims 11Z: Claims recommended for approval
Claims recommended for approval, items Z1 A through D.