Meeting Summary
The City Council approved an earlier 9 PM curfew for minors in Bricktown with an emergency declaration, effective immediately, following strong support from local businesses. A professional service agreement was approved with the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma to establish the city's first pilot Street Outreach team for individuals experiencing homelessness. New ordinances were introduced to clarify definitions for dangerous and menacing animals and to address repeat offenders for failure to confine animals.
Key Decisions & Votes
Commission and Authority Appointments
07:40Appointments were made to the Historic Preservation Commission, Port Authority, Residential Building Code Commission, and Riverfront Design.
Mayor's Travel Expenses
08:20A resolution was approved for the Mayor's travel expenses to attend the City's Summit of the Americas meeting in Denver.
Street Outreach Team Agreement
56:30A professional service agreement with the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma was approved to establish the city's first pilot Street Outreach team for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Bricktown Curfew for Minors
01:46:00An ordinance was adopted with an emergency declaration to set an earlier 9 PM curfew for minors in the Bricktown district.
City's Purchasing Policy Revision
02:26:00A resolution was approved to revise the city's purchasing policy, updating competitive bidding thresholds, unifying travel policy, and adding employee recognition guidelines.
Representation for City Employees
02:27:50A resolution was approved to authorize the firm Colin Zorn and Wagner to represent city employees Dustin Fulton and Kyle Bradley in a legal case.
Upcoming Community Events
Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day
Proclaimed by Mayor David Holt.
Fintech (National Commercial Fence Association)
Welcoming approximately 4,000 attendees to downtown Oklahoma City.
World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show
New equine show with a three-year commitment and two-year extension, for an eight-day stay.
Oklahoma City Restaurant Week
In partnership with the Regional Food Bank, featuring over 40 locally operated restaurants.
Run Lucky 5K
2 PM at Midtown at Fossler Hall, benefiting Autism for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Fire Department awards banquet and ball
Black History Month programs
Held at Dove Academy, Capitol Hill Middle School, and Odyssey Leadership Academy.
National Forum of Black Public Administrators luncheon
Honored the history of the sanitation workers strike.
Elton Matthews inaugural Black History Day
Held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, featuring Langston University choir.
Black History Month Thunder contest
Winners to be honored at the Oklahoma City Thunder game.
Financial Matters
Convention & Business Bureau Economic Impact
Tourism generated a $3.8 billion economic impact on the city in 2021.
State and Local Taxes from Tourism
Tourism generated $311 million in state and local taxes in 2021, with $193 million for local taxes.
Sales Tax Report (February)
February sales tax was at 0.2% growth, effectively flat due to a significant refund. Use tax showed 6% growth. Overall, the city is $17 million above target for the year.
Super Span Project Contract Amendment (9AE)
An amendment to the construction contract for the drainage outfall near Penn Square Mall, increasing the contract by $87,000 for additional crack injection and adding 54 days for adverse weather. Total project cost is $2.2 million.
Resolution Revising City's Purchasing Policy (11AA)
Updates the competitive bidding threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, unifies the travel policy, and adds a section for employee recognition and appreciation.
Claims Recommended for Approval (11AD)
Various claims recommended for approval.
Public Comments
Citizens raised concerns about the lack of 'green zones' for housing sex offenders, challenges with ADA accessibility due to poor sidewalks and improperly parked scooters, and issues with utility billing. There was also support for the Bricktown curfew from business owners and general appreciation for the council's focus on mental health and housing assistance. Concerns were also raised about the potential exclusion of football from Woodson Park Sports Complex.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PPAA 9BU and 9BV (Housing Authority/MAPS 4 homelessness projects) - targeting March 28th.
- Item 11F (previously deferred).
- Item 11R (previously deferred).
- Item 11H (PUD 1923) - deferred to March 14th.
- Item 11P (Rezoning 9801 N Lincoln) - deferred to March 14th.
- Item 11Y1N (Unsecured Structure) - deferred for two weeks (March 14th).
Deadlines
- Youth Council applications: Between now and April 2nd for Juniors and Senior High School students.
Watch For
- Council Workshop on Homelessness: Next Tuesday, March 7, 8:30-11:30 AM at the Convention Center, Junior Ballroom.
- Monthly reports on the Street Outreach Team, with a first full report expected in approximately six months.
- A traffic study for Pennsylvania Avenue (from Expressway to 23rd) is being considered.
- A street closing application for 65th Street (related to item 11O) is expected in a few weeks.
- Public hearing for Animal Welfare ordinances (11T, 11U) on March 14th, with a final hearing on March 28th.
- Public hearing for Retired Police Officers Uniforms ordinance (11V) on March 14th, with a final hearing on March 28th.
Announcements
- March 18, 2023, was proclaimed Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day.
- Embark has partnered to offer free streetcar/Bricktown Loop rides for convention attendees showing their lanyard.
- New initiatives are underway to enhance the 'sense of arrival' at Will Rogers World Airport.
- A new digital city guide has been unveiled, available in hotel guest rooms and various touch points.
- Oklahoma City is being considered for the American Legion's 2028 national convention, potentially bringing 8,000 attendees.
- Oklahoma City Restaurant Week, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank and over 40 local restaurants, is scheduled for next week.
- A partnership with the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma is developing to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with employment specialists in the hospitality sector.
- Councilwoman Barbara Peck was congratulated on her recent nuptials and new name.
- Residents were reminded of vacancies on city boards, commissions, and trusts, with applications available online.
- Applications are open for high school juniors and seniors to serve on Oklahoma City's Youth Council, with two selected from each ward for a nine-month program starting in August.
- City employees who have served for 25 years were congratulated, including Municipal Judge James for her significant tenure.
- Councilwoman Nice thanked Dove Academy, Capitol Hill Middle School, and Odyssey Leadership Academy for their Black History Month programs.
- The National Forum of Black Public Administrators held a luncheon honoring the history of the sanitation workers strike in Oklahoma City.
- Councilwoman Nice spoke at St. John Missionary Baptist Church's first Elton Matthews inaugural Black History Day.
- Winners of the Black History Month Thunder contest will be honored at tonight's game.
- Councilman Stonecipher thanked Fire Chief Kelly for the Oklahoma City Fire Department awards banquet and ball.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day
A proclamation recognizing March 18, 2023, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in Oklahoma City.
Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission, Port Authority, Residential Building Code Commission, Riverfront Design (3A-3D)
Appointments to various city commissions and authorities.
Resolution approving Mayor's travel expenses (3E)
Approval of the Mayor's travel expenses to attend the City's Summit of the Americas meeting in Denver.
City Manager Reports - Convention & Business Bureau Quarterly Report
Presentation of the year-to-date activity and economic impact of tourism for Oklahoma City.
City Manager Reports - Sales Tax Report
Report on the city's sales and use tax collections for February.
Journal of Council Proceedings (6A, 6B)
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Revocable right-of-way use permit for Run Lucky 5K (8A)
Permit for the Oklahoma Family Center for Autism to hold the Run Lucky 5K on March 12th.
OCMFA Items A-E, G
Various items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OCMFA Item F1
An item on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
OCPPA Items B, C
Various items on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda.
Consent Docket Item 9A
An item pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.
Consent Docket Item 9AE (Super Span Project contract amendment)
Amendment to the construction contract for the city's super span drainage structure near Penn Square Mall.
Consent Docket Item 9V (Professional Service Agreement with Mental Health Association of Oklahoma)
Agreement for a pilot Street Outreach team for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Consent Docket Item 9X
An item pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.
Remainder of Consent Docket
Remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket (10A-M)
All items on the concurrence docket.
11A (Rezoning 941 W Memorial Rd)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 941 West Memorial Road from C3 and O1 to R4.
11B (Rezoning 829 NW 68th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 829 Northwest 68th from PUD 1653 to R2.
11C (Rezoning 115 SE 21st)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 115 Southeast 21st from R1, R2, and MH to I2 and MH.
11D (Rezoning 2004 N MLK)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 2004 North Martin Luther King from R1 and HNO to O1 and HNO for a health clinic.
11E (Rezoning 5500 NW 164th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 5500 Northwest 164th from AA and R1 to PUD 1917.
11G (Rezoning 11929 SW 104th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 11929 Southwest 104th Street from AA to PUD 1919.
11I (Rezoning 3001 NW 150th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 3001 Northwest 150th Street from R1 to PUD 1925.
11J (Rezoning 13621 SW 59th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 13621 Southwest 59th from AA to PUD 1926.
11K (Rezoning 2825 S Mustang)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 2825 South Mustang from AA to SPUD 1474 for fast food, office, and retail.
11L (Rezoning 4108 Hemingway Dr & 4107 Indiana Ave)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 4108 Hemingway Drive and 4107 Indiana Avenue from R1 to SPUD 1480 for a multi-family project.
11M (Rezoning 4204 S Mustang)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 4204 South Mustang from PUD 1384 to SPUD 1486.
11N (Rezoning 16502 N Penn)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 16502 North Penn from PUD 809 to SPUD 1487 for commercial development.
11O (Rezoning 801 NW 64th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 801 Northwest 64th from SPD 1042, PUD 1653, and SPD 1109 to SPD 1488 for a multi-family project.
11Q (Rezoning 329 SE 69th)
Ordinance on Final Hearing for rezoning 329 Southeast 69th from R1 to SPUD 1491.
11S2 (Ordinance on Bricktown Curfew)
Ordinance on Final Hearing to create an earlier curfew for minors in Bricktown.
11T (Ordinance Introduction - Dangerous Animals)
Ordinance to be introduced relating to dangerous animals, better defining 'dangerous' and 'menacing' classifications.
11U (Ordinance Introduction - Failure to Confine Animals)
Ordinance to be introduced relating to failure to confine animals, with stronger stipulations for second offenders.
11V (Ordinance Introduction - Retired Police Officers Uniforms)
Ordinance to be introduced relating to the police department, amending chapter 43 regarding card and uniform privileges of retired police officers.
11W2 (Resolution - Dilapidated Structures)
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
11Y2 (Resolution - Unsecured Structures)
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.
11Z2 (Resolution - Abandoned Structures)
Resolution declaring listed structures as abandoned.
11AA (Resolution - Revising City's Purchasing Policy)
Resolution revising the city's purchasing policy to update competitive bidding thresholds, unify travel policy, and add employee recognition.
11AB1 (Resolution - Confess Judgment - Elmor V City of OKC)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Elmor V City of OKC.
11AC1 (Resolution - Authorizing Firm to Represent City Employees)
Resolution authorizing the firm Colin Zorn and Wagner to represent city employees Dustin Fulton and Kyle Bradley.
11AD (Claims Recommended for Approval)
Claims recommended for approval.