Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included a proclamation for the 57th Annual Festival of the Arts and a commendation for outgoing Ward 5 Councilman David Greenwell. Key decisions involved appointing a new municipal judge, approving a significant budget amendment, and advancing several TIF district amendments, including a contentious one for the Boulevard Place development. Public comments focused on youth sports affordability and ADA accessibility concerns.
Key Decisions & Votes
Resolution of commendation for Councilman David Greenwell
20:50A resolution recognizing Councilman David Greenwell for his 12 years of exemplary service to Ward 5 and the City of Oklahoma City.
Appointment of Municipal Judge
30:50Resolution appointing Kendall Tallwater as municipal judge for the remainder of the current two-year term.
Amendment to set final hearing for Innovation District TIF ordinance (9AZ)
45:00Motion to amend the final hearing date for the Innovation District TIF ordinance to May 23, 2023.
Joint resolution for Boulevard Place development (9BB)
1:15:00Resolution approving increased TIF assistance for the Boulevard Place development, despite concerns about the project's affordability and impact on public parking.
Resolution extending construction financing deadline for Styles Park (9BC)
1:16:00Resolution to extend the construction financing deadline for the Styles Park project.
Deferral of public hearing for dilapidated structure (11R1A)
1:29:00A two-week deferral was granted for the public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 1300 South Robinson to allow the owner time to address issues and update contact information.
Upcoming Community Events
57th Annual Festival of the Arts
Official opening ceremonies at 11 AM in the Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center. Runs for six days.
OKC Metro Senior Games
Using various city of OKC Parks and Recreation facilities.
OSSAA State Tennis Championships
Held at the Tennis Center at 3400 North Portland.
14th Annual ZOA Event
Held at Wendell Whisenhunt Sport Complex.
Girls on the Run of Central Oklahoma celebratory 5K
Starts at 9 AM at the Bricktown Ballpark.
Coffee with the Commissioner
Starting at 10 AM at Not Your Average Joe's in Midtown (Walker location), hosted by Commissioner Carrie Blumert, Representative Ellen Hefner, and Councilman Stonecipher.
Oklahoma Menstrual Equity Summit
From 10 AM to 3 PM, free event (RSVP requested).
Memorial Run
Financial Matters
April Sales and Use Tax Report
Reported strong growth with a 6% overall increase for the month, 7.7% sales tax growth year-to-date, and 23% use tax growth for the month. The city is $24.7 million ahead of target.
Donation from Billy D. Brown's estate
A generous contribution to the city, with a request for trees to be planted in her memory.
FY23 Budget Amendment #3 (Part 1)
A proposed $40.12 million increase to the total FY23 budget, utilizing excess revenue to fund various projects (e.g., City Hall plumbing, Key to Home initiative, Bricktown Canal lighting) and restore reserves. The general fund operating budget will reach $601 million.
Innovation District TIF Amendment (9AZ)
Proposed changes to the Innovation District TIF budget, including a $2.5 million amendment for sales tax on the Convergence project and a $90 million increase for ad valorem taxes to support placemaking, implementation, development, and public entities.
Court to Shore TIF Plan Amendment (9BA)
Proposed amendment to carve out the Boulevard Place development, reallocating $27 million within the TIF budget to a new district with an extended term.
Boulevard Place TIF Assistance (9BB)
Approval of a joint resolution for TIF assistance for the Boulevard Place development, representing a significant increase in requested city support due to rising project costs and interest rates. The assistance is a pay-as-you-go TIF, with the developer seeking to privately monetize it for $6.7 million upfront.
Water Utility Trust Indebtedness (11U)
Authorization for the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust to incur a loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to fund a project identifying and verifying potential lead service lines, with 33% loan forgiveness.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One raised concerns about the increasing rental fees for a Spanish low-income baseball league's use of city fields, making youth sports unaffordable. The other speaker highlighted numerous ADA violations at city events, including the Arts Festival, and issues with electric scooters blocking sidewalks and fire hydrants, emphasizing the need for better accessibility.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11d (uncontested continuance) deferred to May 9th.
- Public hearing regarding dilapidated structure at 1300 South Robinson (11R1A) deferred for two weeks.
Watch For
- Final hearing for the Innovation District TIF amendment (9AZ) on May 23, 2023.
- Final hearing for the Court to Shore TIF plan amendment (9BA) on May 9, 2023.
- A potential workshop or presentation on economic development tools (TIF, SIP programs) for council members and the public.
Announcements
- The 57th Annual Festival of the Arts officially kicks off on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
- Councilman David Greenwell's final meeting after 12 years of dedicated service to Ward 5 and the city.
- Recognition of Billy D. Brown's generous $124,000 donation to the city, with a request for trees to be planted in her memory.
- Councilman Cooper attended the 79th Annual Baptist Ministers Association Revival and the Labor and Friends 50th annual celebration, delivering the keynote speech.
- Councilman Cooper participated in a litter pickup with the Mayfair West neighborhood association.
- Councilman Cooper expressed solidarity with residents of McCurtain County regarding recent controversial remarks by local officials.
- Councilwoman Nice commended Midwest City for their immediate response to an incident at Rose State College.
- Councilwoman Nice attended the AC Hamlin Gala by the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus, which raised $20,000 in scholarships for Langston University.
- Councilwoman Nice attended the Children's Day Festival on the south side of Oklahoma City.
- Councilwoman Nice attended the 134th Church anniversary of Avery Chapel AME, noting its formation on the same day Oklahoma entered statehood.
- Councilman Stonecipher announced a 'Coffee with the Commissioner' event on Saturday with Commissioner Carrie Blumert and Representative Ellen Hefner at Not Your Average Joe's (Midtown, 10 AM).
- Councilman Stonecipher announced the Oklahoma Menstrual Equity Summit on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Agenda Summary
Journal of council proceedings (Items A and B)
Approval of the minutes from previous council meetings.
Request for uncontested continuances
Various items were deferred or stricken from the agenda due to owners securing properties or re-notification.
Memorandum of Understanding with YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City for OKC Metro Senior Games
Agreement for using various city Parks and Recreation facilities for the senior games.
Revocable permit with OKC Public Tennis LLC for OSSAA State Tennis Championships
Permit to host the state tennis championships at the Tennis Center.
Revocable permit with Zotong Organization of America for ZOA event
Permit to host the 14th Annual ZOA Event at Wendell Whisenhunt Sport Complex.
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Girls on the Run Central Oklahoma for celebratory 5K
Permit for a 5K event in Bricktown.
OCMFA items A-D
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA claims and payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
First Amendment to 2021 Continuum of Care Program operating agreement with Mental Health Association Oklahoma
Amendment to an existing operating agreement.
Consent Docket Item 9P: $124,000 donation from Billy D. Brown's estate
Acceptance of a donation with a request for trees to be planted in memory of Billy D. Brown.
Consent Docket Item 9AL: Amendment and final acceptance for Super Fan project
Amendment reducing final quantities for repairs to a major drainage bypass and preparing for final acceptance.
Consent Docket Item 9AY: Budget amendment (Part 1 of 2)
Introduction of the third budget amendment for FY23, capturing excess revenue to fund projects and restore reserves.
Consent Docket Item 9AZ: Proposed ordinance to amend Innovation District TIF District
Ordinance to change project area boundaries and amend the budget for the Innovation District TIF, including sales tax for the Convergence project.
Consent Docket Item 9BA: Proposed amendment to Court to Shore TIF plan
Amendment to carve out the Boulevard Place development from TIF 13, creating a new District G with an extended term.
Consent Docket Item 9BB: Joint resolution with OKC Public Property Authority and OKC Economic Development Trust for Boulevard Place
Resolution for TIF assistance for the Boulevard Place development, with increased funding requested due to rising costs and interest rates.
Consent Docket Item 9BC: Resolution extending construction financing deadline for Styles Park
Extension of the financing deadline for the Styles Park construction project.
Consent Docket Item 9BE: Resolution approving wrecker service contracts
Approval of contracts for wrecker services with the Police Department.
Remainder of consent docket
All other items on the consent docket not pulled for separate vote or discussion.
Concurrence docket (Items A-L)
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 8305 South Santa Fe Avenue from R1 and PUD 893 to AA
Rezoning property to allow for agricultural use.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 5925 Marshall Street from AA to R1
Rezoning property from agricultural to single-family residential for a dream home development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 319 South Check Hall Road from C3 to R2
Rezoning property from commercial to residential.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 15425 Southwest 15th from AA to PUD 1932
Rezoning property from agricultural to a Planned Unit Development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 419 Northwest 25th Street from R4 HL and Jefferson Park UCD to SPD 1466 HL and Jefferson Park UCD
Rezoning for a redevelopment project within a historic preservation neighborhood.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 904 Northwest 23rd from C3 UD and TT to SPD 1481 UD and TT
Rezoning for a multi-family residential redevelopment project.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 140 Northeast 14th from R3 and DSHA to SBUD 1497 and DSHA
Rezoning to permit single-family residential development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 2000 Northwest 23rd from R1 and Gatewood UCD to SPD 1499 in Gatewood UCD
Rezoning for a straightforward case within the Gatewood UCD.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 16216 Ironstone Place from PUD 1382 to Spud 1501
Rezoning to allow for commercial uses and development, including an Animal Urgent Care Clinic.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1619 Northeast 9th from C3 to SPD 1502
Rezoning for the construction of two owner-occupied, two-story homes.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 1821 Northeast 26th Street from R1 and HNO overlay districts to Spud 1503
Rezoning to permit a multi-family residential development up to 32 dwelling units, including veteran housing.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, rezoning 333 Northwest 96th Street from R1 to Spud 1504
Rezoning for industrial use and development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, to close 100 feet of Northwest 71st Street and 150 feet off the East-West utility Eastman in Block one Manor Hills Manor Hill Edition east of Classen Boulevard
Street and utility easement closure to facilitate expansion of an engineering firm.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, to close a 50-foot portion of the East-West alley in Block 15 Belle Verne Edition west of North Kentucky Avenue and north of Northwest 9th Street
Alley closure to assist with development on the site.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Shartel Avenue
Establishment of an ADA parking space.
Ordinance on Final Hearing, establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the west side of North Walnut Avenue
Establishment of an ADA parking space.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures (1300 South Robinson)
Public hearing for a property with dilapidated structures, following a fire and owner's health issues.
Resolution declaring structures are dilapidated (excluding 1300 South Robinson)
Resolution to declare other structures as dilapidated.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing for unsecured structures, with several items previously stricken.
Resolution declaring structures are unsecured
Resolution to declare structures as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding abandoned structures
Public hearing for abandoned structures, with several items previously stricken.
Resolution declaring the remaining buildings are abandoned
Resolution to declare remaining buildings as abandoned.
Authorization for indebtedness for Water Utility Trust
Resolution authorizing a loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to identify and verify lead service lines.
Claims recommended for denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims recommended for approval.