Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the MAPS 4 Homelessness Program Operating Agreement with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority, a decision that followed extensive debate and a split vote. Additionally, the Council approved the sale of $117 million in General Obligation Bonds and adopted an allocation plan for federal Home ARP program funds. Several community events were announced, and city employees were recognized for their service.
Key Decisions & Votes
Resolution recognizing Carrie Thompson as Teacher of the Month
10:00Resolution commending Carrie Thompson for her selection as Teacher of the Month for March 2023.
Resolution recognizing Torvon Arledge and Tommy Adams as Employees of the Month
16:00Resolution thanking and commending Torvon Arledge and Tommy Adams for saving a woman's life, recognizing them as March 2023 Employees of the Month.
Appointments to various boards
17:50Appointments to the Building Code Commission, MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board, MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, and the Port Authority of the Greater Oklahoma City Area were approved.
Journal of Council Proceedings
40:00Items A and B of the Journal of Council Proceedings were approved.
Revocable permit for Walk MS Oklahoma City
43:00A revocable permit was approved for the National MS Society to hold the Walk MS Oklahoma City event.
Revocable permit for Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Operational Readiness Exercise
43:50A revocable permit was approved for an operational readiness exercise at Prairie Park Lake.
Revocable permit for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
45:00A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to hold the 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Revocable permit for Steamroller Print Festival
46:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Artspace and Untitled to hold the Steamroller Print Festival.
Revocable permit for Redbud Classic
47:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Redbud Foundation Inc. to hold the Redbud Classic.
Revocable permit for Dia del Nino in La 29 Children's Day
48:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Southwest 29th District Association Inc. to hold Dia del Nino.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-G
49:00All items on the OCMFA agenda were approved.
MAPS 4 Homelessness Program Operating Agreement
1:19:00The operating agreement with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority to manage the MAPS 4 homelessness program was approved by an 8-1 vote, following extensive discussion and public comment.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Claims and Payroll
1:19:50Claims and payroll for the OCPPA were approved.
Consent Docket Items BX and BY
1:23:00Specific items BX and BY from the consent docket were approved by an 8-1 vote.
Remainder of Consent Docket
1:23:30All remaining items on the consent docket were approved.
Concurrence Docket Items A-N
1:24:00All items on the concurrence docket were approved.
Ordinance rezoning 61 North Idaho from R1 to R2
1:26:00An ordinance for rezoning 61 North Idaho to R2 for two-family residential use was approved.
Ordinance rezoning 2600 Northeast 36 from R1 and H&O to PUD 1923 and H&O
1:58:00An ordinance for rezoning 2600 Northeast 36 was approved as amended, including specific limitations on event space capacity based on fire marshal calculations and prohibiting amphitheater use.
Ordinance rezoning 4300 North Post Road from AA to PUD 1927
1:59:00An ordinance for rezoning 4300 North Post Road was approved.
Ordinance rezoning 5525 Northwest 16th from R1 to SPD 1423
2:03:00An ordinance for rezoning 5525 Northwest 16th for an infill project was approved.
Ordinance relating to menacing or dangerous dogs
2:04:00An ordinance concerning menacing or dangerous dogs was approved.
Ordinance dealing with menacing behavior and dangerous animals
2:04:50An ordinance concerning menacing behavior and dangerous animals was approved.
Ordinance establishing 60-degree angle parking near Northwest 25th
2:05:30An ordinance establishing 60-degree angle parking on the east side of North Shartel near Northwest 25th was approved.
Ordinance establishing reserved parking space near Shartel and Northwest 25th
2:06:00An ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled near Shartel and Northwest 25th was approved.
Ordinance amending downtown MAPS economic development project plan
2:06:30An ordinance amending the downtown MAPS economic development project plan was approved.
Award purchase of $117M General Obligation Bonds Series 2023
2:07:00The resolution to award the purchase of $117 million in General Obligation Bonds to Morgan Stanley and Company LLC was approved.
Ordinance providing for issuance of $117M General Obligation Bonds
2:07:50The ordinance for the issuance of $117 million in General Obligation Bonds was approved, with an emergency clause also approved.
Resolution declaring unsecured structures
2:09:00A resolution declaring specific structures as unsecured was approved.
Resolution declaring abandoned buildings
2:09:30A resolution declaring specific buildings as abandoned was approved.
Resolution approving allocation plan for federal Home ARP program
2:13:00A resolution approving the allocation plan for the federal Home ARP program, totaling $8.4 million, was approved.
Resolution amending fire Public Safety sales tax
2:15:00A resolution to amend the public safety sales tax resolution, increasing project budgets by $4.2 million, was introduced for a final hearing on April 11th.
Joint resolution authorizing litigation for damages
2:15:50A joint resolution authorizing the initiation of litigation for damages against Lakes at Timber Ridge and related parties was approved.
Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment
2:16:20A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment in the case of Horton V city of OKC was approved.
Claim recommended for denial
2:16:40Claim W1A was recommended for denial and subsequently denied.
Upcoming Community Events
Litter Blitz 2023
City-wide cleanup effort; register teams at www.okcbeautiful.com for supplies and location recommendations.
Walk MS Oklahoma City
Wheeler Ferris Wheel Park, 1-mile and 3-mile accessible walks along the South River trails.
Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security Operational Readiness Exercise
Prairie Park Lake.
2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Start at Memorial Museum, end at Scissortail Park. Includes 5K, Senior Marathon, Kids Marathon (Saturday), and Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay (Sunday).
Steamroller Print Festival
Northeast 3rd Street.
Redbud Classic
Saturday: bike portion (10, 30, 50 mile) starting at Waterford, Kids Fun Run, Woof Walk. Sunday: 5K, 10K, 2-mile walk-in baby stroller Derby.
Dia del Nino in La 29 Children's Day
Southwest 29th Street (Shartel to Ali), featuring booths, candy, music, and dancing.
Metro family Thrive Fest
Held at the river, emphasizing health and wellness, with over 1000 participants.
River Bowl 2023
Event involving the Black Alumni Coalition and students from historically black high schools, anticipated to be the largest African-American rowing event in the sport's history.
Champagne and Oysters
Event supporting Olympic hopefuls.
Tree of Life celebration for Martin Luther King Jr.
State Capitol at 6 PM.
March by the Capitol
5 PM, aimed at addressing culture wars and legislative issues.
Financial Matters
River Sport Foundation Financial Update
2022 total revenue was above budget due to employee retention tax credits, but expenses were higher due to unbudgeted Super Cup and World Cup events. January 2023 showed revenue behind budget and increased expenses for season preparation.
Sales and Use Tax Report
Sales tax for March was up 15%. Quarterly growth rates were 9% (Q1), 10% (Q2), and 4.4% (Q3), placing the city $20 million over target.
MAPS 4 Homelessness Program First Allocation
Proposed allocation includes substantial renovation of Oak Grove Apartments, redevelopment of Creston Park, two permanent Supportive Housing projects, a rolling pre-development fund, and a 5% operator administration fee.
General Obligation Bonds Series 2023 Sale
Awarded the purchase of $117 million in General Obligation Bonds to Morgan Stanley and Company LLC at a true interest cost of 3.33%.
Federal Home ARP Program Allocation Plan
Approval of an $8.4 million allocation plan, with $6 million for affordable housing development and $2.4 million for rental assistance, supportive services, and program operations.
Fire Public Safety Sales Tax Resolution Amendment
Proposed amendment to increase project budgets by $4.2 million, primarily to cover costs for new firefighter recruits and capital maintenance/repair at fire facilities.
Public Comments
Two residents spoke in favor of the Housing Authority, sharing positive personal experiences with its programs. Three residents expressed strong opposition to the Housing Authority operating the MAPS 4 homelessness program, citing concerns about mismanagement, lack of transparency, potential for fraud, gentrification, and unfulfilled promises. Other comments touched on urban sprawl, fire department response times, and the police department's false alarm contract.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11G (PUD 1918) postponed to May 23rd.
- Item 11J (Ordinance on retired police officers wearing police uniforms) deferred for six weeks.
- Item 11T (Resolution amending fire Public Safety sales tax) for final hearing on April 11th.
Deadlines
- Federal Home ARP program allocation plan is due at the end of the week.
Watch For
- Discussions and potential new design for retired police officers' uniforms within the next six months.
- A homelessness workshop scheduled for next Tuesday.
Announcements
- The month of April 2023 was proclaimed as Litter Blitz 2023, urging citizens to participate in community cleanups.
- Carrie Thompson was recognized as Teacher of the Month for March 2023 by Moore Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
- Torvon Arledge and Tommy Adams, Utilities Department employees, were recognized as March 2023 Employees of the Month for saving a woman's life.
- River Sport Foundation reported a busy spring season, including collegiate and high school racing, Whitewater Center maintenance, and the upcoming River Bowl 2023 in August.
- Bar K is now open and has seen significant success.
- Champagne and Oysters event is scheduled for April 14th to support Olympic hopefuls.
- The city's AAA Bond rating was highlighted as a reflection of strong financial management.
- Nichols Creek neighborhood conducted a successful cleanup.
- The Tree of Life celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on April 4th at the State Capitol at 6 PM.
- Pastor John Avery Jr. was celebrated for his 60th anniversary of service in the community and civil rights.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Presentations
Presentations on Litter Blitz 2023, Teacher of the Month (Carrie Thompson), and Employees of the Month (Torvon Arledge and Tommy Adams).
Item 3C-G: Appointments to various boards
Appointments to the Building Code Commission, MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board, MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, and the Port Authority of the Greater Oklahoma City Area.
Item 4A: Resolution approving the addition of a new program for vacant and abandoned properties to be funded with coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds.
Proposal from councilwoman Nice to allocate $3 million for rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned properties, with discussion on eligibility, fraud prevention, and program parameters.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Update on River Sport Foundation activities and financials, and the sales and use tax report for March.
Item 6A-B: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Various items withdrawn or deferred, including PUD 1918 to May 23rd and an ordinance on retired police officers' uniforms to April 11th (later changed to six weeks).
Item 8A: Revocable permit with National MS Society for the Walk MS Oklahoma City
Permit for a community walk event on April 15th at Wheeler Ferris Wheel Park.
Item 8B: Revocable permit with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security for an Operational Readiness Exercise
Permit for an exercise on October 2nd-4th at Prairie Park Lake.
Item 8C: Revocable permit with the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation for the 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Permit for the marathon event on April 29th-30th.
Item 8D: Revocable right-of-way use permit with Artspace and Untitled to hold the Steamroller Print Festival
Permit for the festival on April 22nd on Northeast 3rd.
Item 8E: Revocable right-of-way use permit with Redbud Foundation Inc. to hold the Redbud Classic
Permit for the Redbud Classic event on April 15th-16th.
Item 8F: Revocable right-of-way use permit with the Southwest 29th District Association Inc. to hold Dia del Nino in La 29 Children's Day
Permit for the Children's Day festival on April 23rd on Southwest 29th.
OCMFA Items A-G
Various items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OCPPA Item A: MAPS 4 Homelessness Program Operating Agreement with the City of OKC and the Oklahoma City Housing Authority
Agreement to provide construction, development, rehabilitation, and management of affordable housing projects focusing on households at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
OCPPA Item B: Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Item 9: Consent Docket
Approval of various routine items on the consent docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
Approval of various items on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 61 North Idaho from R1 to R2
Rezoning to permit two-family residential use and development.
Item 11B
Agenda item.
Item 11C
Agenda item.
Item 11D: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 2600 Northeast 36 from R1 and H&O to PUD 1923 and H&O
Rezoning for a development including an RV park and event spaces, with discussion and amendment regarding capacity limits and use definitions.
Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 4300 North Post Road from AA to PUD 1927
Rezoning request.
Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing rezoning 5525 Northwest 16th from R1 to SPD 1423
Rezoning for an infill project including a church and single-family residential lots.
Item 11G
Agenda item.
Item 11H: Ordinance on Final Hearing relating to menacing or dangerous dogs
Ordinance regarding regulations for menacing or dangerous dogs.
Item 11I: Ordinance on Final Hearing also dealing with menacing behavior and dogs and dangerous animals
Ordinance regarding regulations for menacing behavior and dangerous animals.
Item 11J: Ordinance on Final Hearing on retired police officers wearing police uniforms
Ordinance regarding retired police officers wearing uniforms after retirement.
Item 11K: Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing 60-degree angle parking within a setback parking area on the east side of North Shartel near Northwest 25th
Traffic ordinance.
Item 11L: Ordinance on Final Hearing establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled near Shartel and Northwest 25th
Traffic ordinance.
Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing amending ordinance number 26851
Amending the amended and restated downtown MAPS economic development project plan.
Item 11N: Resolution awarding the purchase of the 117 million dollars City of Oklahoma City General obligation bonds series 2023
Awarding the purchase of bonds to Morgan Stanley and Company LLC.
Item 11O: Ordinance providing for the issuance of the Geo bonds in the sum of 117 million dollars
Ordinance for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.
Item 11P: Public Hearing regarding an ordinance relating to restrictions on game Fish
Public hearing on an ordinance.
Item 11Q1: Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on unsecured structures.
Item 11Q2: Resolution declaring that structures are unsecured
Resolution declaring specific structures as unsecured.
Item 11R1: Public Hearing regarding the abandoned buildings
Public hearing on abandoned buildings.
Item 11R2: Resolution declaring that the buildings are abandoned
Resolution declaring specific buildings as abandoned.
Item 11S1: Public Hearing regarding the resolution approving the allocation plan for the federal home ARP program
Public hearing on the allocation plan for federal Home ARP program funds.
Item 11S2: Resolution approving the allocation plan for the federal home ARP program
Resolution approving the allocation plan for federal Home ARP program funds.
Item 11T1: Public Hearing regarding a resolution amending the previous resolution regarding our fire sales tax
Public hearing on an amendment to the public safety sales tax resolution.
Item 11T2: Resolution amending the previous resolution regarding our fire sales tax
Resolution to amend the public safety sales tax resolution, increasing project budgets.
Item 11U1: Joint resolution the Oklahoma City water utilities trust approving initiation of litigation for damages
Resolution authorizing litigation against Lakes at Timber Ridge, Jason Johnson, Corey Emmert, and Eminem ditching.
Item 11V1: Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Horton V city of OKC
Resolution authorizing confession of judgment.
Item 11W1: Claim recommended for denial
Claim W1A.