Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement for a Real-Time Crime Center, which generated significant discussion regarding community engagement and surveillance concerns. They also adopted revisions to the Alternative Speed Abatement Program, introducing new features and city funding to address neighborhood traffic issues. Additionally, the council recognized several outstanding city employees and a local teacher.
Key Decisions & Votes
Teacher of the Month Recognition
06:00Resolution recognizing Jason Smith as January 2023 Teacher of the Month.
Employee of the Month Recognition
10:50Resolution recognizing Krista Snyder as January 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
Police Officer of the Year Recognition
15:50Resolution recognizing Officer Bryce Sheehan as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year.
Employee of the Year Recognition
20:50Resolution recognizing Stephanie Davis as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
23:00Approval of various OCMFA items, excluding one that was struck.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
23:30Approval of various OCPPA items.
Real-Time Crime Center Agreement
47:00Professional Services Agreement with Fusus, LLC for a Real-Time Crime Center (also referred to as Real-Time Information Center).
Pedestrian Bridge Change Order
50:00Change Order No. 7 for the pedestrian bridge over Northwest Expressway, adding 45 days due to material delays.
Paving Program Consultant Contract Amendment
53:00Amendment to an engineering contract with CEC for paving program consultant services.
Surplusing City Property in Bricktown
55:00Surplusing a portion of city property at 123 East Main Street to facilitate private development requiring a fire escape.
May Avenue Bridge Replacement Design
59:00Engineering contract for design services for the May Avenue bridge replacement over Northwest Expressway.
Consent Docket Approval
1:14:00Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket after several items were pulled for separate discussion or struck.
Rezoning 327 Northwest 121st Street
1:15:30Ordinance on Final Hearing to rezone property from R1 to R2 was deferred for two weeks at the request of Councilwoman Nice.
Rezoning 2600 Northwest Expressway
1:22:00Ordinance on Final Hearing to rezone property from R1 and R4 to SPD 1451 for a bank headquarter building, incorporating neighborhood concessions.
Rezoning 3208 North Indiana
1:24:00Ordinance on Final Hearing to rezone property from R1 to Spud 1462 for additional residential units.
Close Right-of-Way of Northwest 14th Street
1:25:00Ordinance on Final Hearing to close a 100-foot wide right-of-way of Northwest 14th Street.
Oklahoma Riverfront Redevelopment Project Plan
1:26:00Ordinance on Final Hearing for the Oklahoma Riverfront Redevelopment project plan.
Amending Chapter 2 of Municipal Code (Purchasing Limits)
1:29:00Ordinance introduced to amend Chapter 2 regarding purchasing and contracting limits, aligning with state law changes.
Dilapidated Structures Resolution
1:30:00Resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures Resolution
1:31:00Resolution declaring various structures as unsecured following a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings Resolution
1:32:00Resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.
Surplus Property for Park Purposes
1:33:00Resolution declaring approximately 4.5 acres of real property near Northwest 115th Street and Western as surplus for park purposes.
Alternative Speed Abatement Program Amendment
1:46:00Resolution amending the Alternative Speed Abatement Program for Oklahoma City neighborhoods, introducing new features and city funding.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:47:00Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Upcoming Community Events
MLK Day Observations
City-wide observations, including one of the largest parades in the country and the oldest service at St. John.
Voices Art Exhibit
Located at the Myriad Gardens, featuring six local artists.
Financial Matters
Paving Program Consultant Contract Amendment (Item 9K)
Reduced the scope of the contract for paving program consultant services, but increased the estimated construction costs for design services from $1 million to $1.5 million due to inflation.
Purchasing and Contracting Limits (Item 11I)
Proposed changes to competitive bidding thresholds to mirror state law, increasing limits for services and goods from $25,000 to $50,000, and for construction-related items from $50,000 to $100,000.
Alternative Speed Abatement Program (Item 11N)
The city has secured $50,000 to participate in funding portions of approved speed abatement projects.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 11O)
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Public Comments
One citizen, Michael Washington, spoke against the Real-Time Crime Center agreement, expressing concerns about privacy invasion, harassment of minorities, and alleged theft of his personal devices by the police department.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 327 Northwest 121st Street (deferred for two weeks)
- Item 11B: Ordinance on Final Hearing (previously deferred)
- Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing (previously deferred)
Watch For
- Public hearing for ordinance relating to sewers and sewage disposal utilities and fees (January 31st, third of three meetings)
- Public hearing for ordinance amending purchasing and contracting limits (January 31st, potential final hearing February 14th)
- Final design plans for May Avenue bridge replacement over Northwest Expressway (later this year, with construction to follow)
- Preliminary and final design of Phase 1 projects for the Innovation District Master Plan (anticipated design completion this year, construction end of year/early next year)
Announcements
- Jason Smith, Crooked Oak High School teacher, was recognized as January 2023 Teacher of the Month.
- Krista Snyder, forensic scientist with OCPD, was recognized as January 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.
- Officer Bryce Sheehan was recognized as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year for his bravery.
- Stephanie Davis, Mobility Coordinator for Embark, was recognized as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year.
- The city's observations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, including one of the largest parades in the country and the oldest service at St. John, were commended.
- The 'Voices' Art Exhibit at the Myriad Gardens, featuring six local artists, is on display until approximately February 21st.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Teacher of the Month Recognition
Resolution recognizing Jason Smith as January 2023 Teacher of the Month by Crooked Oak Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Employee of the Month Recognition
Resolution recognizing Krista Snyder as January 2023 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for her work as a forensic scientist in the DNA laboratory of the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Police Officer of the Year Recognition
Resolution recognizing Officer Bryce Sheehan as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officer of the Year for his bravery and commitment.
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Employee of the Year Recognition
Resolution recognizing Stephanie Davis as 2022 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Year for her work as a Mobility Coordinator in the Mobility Management Division of Embark, coordinating the Climb Ride program.
Item 4: Items from Council
No items were presented from Council.
Item 5: City Manager Reports - Claims and Payroll
The City Manager presented claims and payroll.
Item 6A & 6B: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings from previous meetings.
Item 7: Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Items 11B and 11E were deferred. Several items under 11K1 (Unsecured Structures) and 11L1 (Abandoned Housing) were stricken from the agenda due to owners securing or abating the properties, or requiring re-notification.
Item 8: Revocable Permits and Events
No items were presented.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-H
Approval of various OCMFA items, with item G being struck.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-C
Approval of various OCPPA items.
Item 9C: Professional Services Agreement with Fusus, LLC
Agreement for a Real-Time Crime Center (referred to as Real-Time Information Center by Chief).
Item 9H: Change Order No. 7 for Pedestrian Bridge over Northwest Expressway
Adding 45 days to the project due to material delays and a small amount of scope work for protective screenings.
Item 9K: Amendment to Engineering Contract with CEC
Amendment for paving program consultant services, reducing scope, increasing estimated construction costs, and adding a term for work completion.
Item 9N: Surplusing a portion of city property at 123 East Main Street
Surplusing 8.5 feet of an old 40-foot wide city easement in Bricktown to allow a private owner to develop a multi-story residential/mixed-use building requiring a fire escape.
Item 9Q: Engineering Contract with Poe & Associates, Inc.
Design services for the May Avenue bridge replacement over Northwest Expressway, aiming to raise the bridge height and include pedestrian enhancements.
Item 9R: Adding an ADA parking space
Adding an ADA compliant parking space to on-street parking.
Item 9S: Adding 60-degree parking on street
Adding 60-degree parking to on-street parking.
Item AK: Master Plan for the Innovation Connectivity and District
Presentation and approval of the master plan for the Innovation District, focusing on pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements and connections.
Item AL: Professional Services Agreement with Populous, Inc.
Agreement for architectural and engineering services for MAPS 4 Venue Consultant.
Item 9 (Consent Docket excluding pulled items)
Approval of remaining items on the consent docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
No items were presented.
Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 327 Northwest 121st Street
Rezoning from R1 to R2.
Item 11B: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Deferred
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11C: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 2600 Northwest Expressway
Rezoning from R1 and R4 to SPD 1451 for a bank headquarter building, incorporating neighborhood concessions.
Item 11D: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Rezoning 3208 North Indiana
Rezoning from R1 to Spud 1462 for additional residential units in an urban medium density area.
Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Deferred
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Close Right-of-Way of Northwest 14th Street
Closing all of the 100-foot wide right-of-way of Northwest 14th Street between Block 2 and 3 of North Broadway Addition.
Item 11G: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Oklahoma Riverfront Redevelopment Project Plan
Second of two meetings regarding the Oklahoma Riverfront Redevelopment project plan.
Item 11H: Public Hearing - Ordinance Relating to Sewers and Sewage Disposal Utilities
Public hearing regarding an ordinance relating to sewers and sewage disposal utilities and the general schedule of fees. Second of three meetings.
Item 11I: Ordinance to be Introduced - Amending Chapter 2 of Municipal Code
Amending Chapter 2 relating to administration of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, specifically regarding purchasing and contracting limits to mirror state law changes.
Item 11J: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures, followed by a resolution declaring them dilapidated.
Item 11K: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures, followed by a resolution declaring them unsecured.
Item 11L: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings, followed by a resolution declaring them abandoned.
Item 11M: Resolution Declaring Real Property as Surplus for Park Purposes
Declaring approximately 4.5 acres of real property located near Northwest 115th Street and Western as surplus for park purposes. Third of three meetings.
Item 11N: Resolution Amending Alternative Speed Abatement Program
Amending the Alternative Speed Abatement Program for Oklahoma City neighborhoods to include new features, reduced eligibility requirements, and city funding.
Item 11O: Claims Recommended for Denial
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Item 12: Comments from Council
Council members provided comments on various topics, including MLK Day observations and the speed abatement program.
Item 13: Citizens to be Heard
No citizens signed up to speak.