February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting

Resolution recognizing Amy Andrews as February 2023 Teacher of the Month for her dedication to physical education and adaptive PE programs.

Resolution recognizing Detectives Chris Cunningham and Stephanie Alfred as February 2023 Employees of the Month for their work on the internet crimes against children task force.

Resolution recognizing Chief Benny Fulkerson as 2022 Firefighter of the Year for his 25 years of service and transformation of the fire department's communications.

Multiple appointments to various city boards and commissions (Items D through O) were approved with a single motion.

Resolution approving the Mayor's expenses to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter leadership meeting.

All items (A through E) on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda were approved.

The operator agreement with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority for the MAPS 4 homelessness project was deferred for two weeks to allow for an independent resident survey and further discussion.

Claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority were approved.

Consent Docket items 9AM and 9AN, related to the MAPS 4 Homelessness Allocation Plan, were deferred for two weeks.

Addendum number two to the West Village project Economic Development agreement was approved.

All remaining items on the consent docket not previously deferred or passed separately were approved.

All items (A through H) on the concurrence docket were approved.

An ordinance rezoning 327 Northwest 121st Street from R1 to R2 was approved.

An ordinance rezoning 117 East Madison Street from C3 to R2 was approved.

An ordinance rezoning 2529 West Eubanks from R1 to SPUD 1478 was approved with amendments to ensure a double-stalled driveway, tree protection, no access to adjacent yards, and a request for 'no through street' pavement markings.

An ordinance changing the dollar thresholds for procurement and construction was approved.

An ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation section of the Municipal Code to change the Bricktown Entertainment District curfew for unsupervised juveniles from 11 PM to 9 PM was introduced.

A resolution declaring several listed structures as dilapidated was approved following a public hearing.

A resolution declaring several listed structures as unsecured was approved.

A resolution declaring several listed buildings as abandoned was approved.

A resolution declaring certain property located in the vicinity of 123 East Main Street to be surplus was approved.

A motion to strike item 11L from the agenda was approved.

Claims recommended for approval (Item 11M1A) were adopted.

Interim Financial Report

Report through the first half of the fiscal year showing strong general fund performance, sales and use tax growth well above target, and expenditures below target primarily due to vacancies.

Hotel Tax Report

Report indicating hotel tax revenues are slightly below target but still showing almost 8% growth.

ARPA Funding Update

Update on the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, with over $122 million received, to be obligated by December 2024 and expended by December 2026.

Bond Sale for 2017 GO Bonds

Authorization for a $117 million bond sale from the 2017 General Obligation bond package, with 76% ($89 million) allocated to streets and bridges and $11 million to Parks and Recreation facilities. Bonds to be sold competitively on March 28th.

Code Enforcement Bill

A resident requested reimbursement for a $4,099.62 bill from the city for the removal of tree limbs from a property after a notice of violation.

Office of the Mayor - Teacher of the Month

Resolution recognizing Amy Andrews as February 2023 Teacher of the Month by Oakdale Public School and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.

Office of the Mayor - Employees of the Month

Resolution recognizing Detectives Chris Cunningham and Stephanie Alfred as February 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Office of the Mayor - Firefighter of the Year

Resolution recognizing Chief Benny Fulkerson as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year.

Office of the Mayor - Allied Arts Month Proclamation

Proclamation declaring February 2023 as Allied Arts Month in Oklahoma City.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments to Boards and Commissions (D through O)

Resolutions approving various appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Building Code Commission, COPA Maps for Operating Trust, Mechanical Code Review, Oklahoma City Arts Commission, Post-Employment Benefits Trust, Plumbing Code Review and Appeals Commission, Riverfront Design, Stockyard City Urban Design, Trails Advisory, and Urban Design.

Office of the Mayor - Mayor's Expenses (3p)

Resolution approving the Mayor's expenses to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter leadership meeting in Miami.

City Manager Reports

Interim financial report, hotel tax report, and ARPA funding update.

Journal of Council Proceedings (A and B)

Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Item 11C deferred to February 28th; Item 11K (executive session) struck; several unsecured structures (11H1 D, E, H, J, K, M) and abandoned buildings (11I1 E, G, H, J, K) struck as owners secured properties.

Revocable Permit - Go Girl Run OKC (8A)

Revocable permit with Heartland Racing Company for the Go Girl Run OKC event using Wheeler Park and related areas.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit - Go Girl Run 5K and Half Marathon (8B)

Permit with Heartland Racing Company to hold the Go Girl Run 5K and half marathon.

Revocable Permit - McNelly's St. Patrick's Day Block Party (8C)

Revocable permit for McNelly's Group LLC to hold their 14th annual St. Patrick's Day block party.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit - Stockyard City St. Patrick's Day Parade (8D)

Permit with Stockyard City Main Street to hold the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

OCMFA Items A through E

Various resolutions and ordinances for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.

PPA Item A - MAPS 4 Homelessness Programs Operator Agreement

Operator agreement with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority for the MAPS 4 homelessness project.

PPA Item B - Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for the Public Property Authority.

Consent Docket Items 9AM and 9AN

MAPS 4 Homelessness Allocation Plan items.

Consent Docket Item 9AH

Addendum number two to the West Village project Economic Development agreement with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust and Fred Jones Avenue Partners LLC.

Consent Docket - NW 39th Street Enhancement Project (9I)

Final plan specifications for the Northwest 39th Street enhancement project, including district identification markers.

Consent Docket - NW 39th Street Enhancement Project (9K)

Final change order for the Northwest 39th Street enhancement project to replace damaged landscaping.

Consent Docket - Arterial Resurfacing (9O)

Arterial resurfacing project.

Consent Docket - Traffic Engineering Contract Extension (9T)

Extension of an existing traffic engineering contract for ongoing projects.

Consent Docket - Bond Sale for 2017 GO Bonds (9AF and 9AG)

Resolution and ordinance authorizing the sale of $117 million in General Obligation bonds from the 2017 package.

Remaining Consent Docket Items

Various administrative items on the consent docket not previously deferred or passed separately.

Concurrence Docket Items A-H

Various administrative items on the concurrence docket.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 327 NW 121st Street (11A)

Rezoning property from R1 to R2.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 117 E Madison Street (11B)

Rezoning property from C3 to R2.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 2529 West Eubanks (11D)

Rezoning property from R1 to SPUD 1478 to allow for an accessory dwelling unit.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Municipal Code Administration (11E)

Changes to procurement dollar thresholds for city contracts.

Ordinance to be Introduced - Parks and Recreation Code (11F)

Amending the curfew for unsupervised juveniles in the Bricktown Entertainment District from 11 PM to 9 PM.

Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures (11G1)

Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures, including 6600 Braniff Drive and 2417 West Lindley.

Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures (11G2)

Resolution declaring certain structures as dilapidated.

Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures (11H1)

Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.

Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures (11H2)

Resolution declaring certain structures as unsecured.

Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings (11I1)

Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.

Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings (11I2)

Resolution declaring certain buildings as abandoned.

Resolution Declaring Property Surplus (11J)

Resolution declaring certain property located in the vicinity of 123 East Main Street to be surplus.

Strike Item 11L

Motion to strike item 11L from the agenda.

Claims Recommended for Approval (11M1A)

Approval of claims.