Meeting Summary
The City Council approved travel expenses for the Mayor and a permit for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade. Several zoning cases were approved, including one with amendments for residential development and another for a mixed-use concept. A $1 million allocation to Canoe Manufacturing LLC was approved, along with updated airport minimum standards and a resolution to initiate legal action against Revolution Resources. The updated Hazard Mitigation Plan was also adopted.
Key Decisions & Votes
Mayor's Travel Expenses
02:40Approved travel expenses for the Mayor to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington D.C.
MLK Jr. Holiday Parade Permit
07:40Approved a revocable right-of-way use permit for the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. coalition to hold the MLK Jr. holiday parade on January 16th.
3301 Harriet Street Rezoning (PUD 1900)
18:40Approved rezoning from AA to PUD 1900 for residential development, with amendments to strike the Eastern building limit line and allow one dwelling on track two with access only from Harriet Street.
719 Northwest 23rd Rezoning (Spud 1452)
23:40Approved rezoning for a development similar to 'The Collective' with new restaurants, bars, a courtyard, and a back plaza.
Utility Easement Closure (NW 50th St)
46:00Approved the closure of a 599-foot East-West utility easement on NW 50th Street, part of the 'Oak development' project, as a cleanup measure for old infrastructure.
Canoe Manufacturing LLC Allocation
58:00Approved a $1 million allocation of general obligation limited tax proceeds to Canoe Manufacturing LLC, intended to create 550 jobs with an average pay of $71,558, despite concerns about the company's history and a failed deferral motion.
Airport Minimum Standards Update
01:02:00Approved updated minimum standards for aeronautical activities and leasing at OKC airports, revising ground rental rates and introducing an infrastructure recovery fee, aligning with FAA guidance.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
01:05:00Adopted the updated City of Oklahoma City Hazard Mitigation Plan, incorporating state and FEMA revisions, and authorized its submission for final approval.
Legal Action Against Revolution Resources
01:07:00Authorized the Municipal Counselor's office to initiate legal action against Revolution Resources and Select Energy Services for unauthorized activities at Stinchcomb related to oil well drilling.
Legal Representation for City Employee
01:25:00Approved a joint resolution authorizing the firm Colin Zorn and Wagner to represent City employee Christian Honer in the case of Michael Washington v. Burkhalter et al.
Upcoming Community Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
Starts at 2:00 PM.
Financial Matters
Mayor's Travel Expenses
Approval of travel expenses for the Mayor's attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting.
Allocation to Canoe Manufacturing LLC
Approval of a $1 million allocation of general obligation limited tax proceeds to Canoe Manufacturing LLC.
Airport Ground Rental Rates
Revised ground rental rates from 13 cents to 20 cents per square foot, with a 1-cent annual increase, for new or renewing leases as of January 1, 2023.
Airport Infrastructure Recovery Fee
A new infrastructure recovery fee of 5 cents per square foot for new developments in specific airport areas.
Public Comments
Michael Washington spoke twice, first vehemently opposing legal representation for a city employee involved in a lawsuit, making strong accusations and using offensive language. He later commented on the new CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center, emphasizing the need for constitutional rights and proper care for detainees. Joy Reardon raised concerns about OSHA compliance in city buildings, accountability for scooter companies regarding blocked public access, and ADA compliance issues, specifically a non-compliant ramp at 23rd and Classen.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PUD 1917 (Item 11F) deferred to January 17th.
Deadlines
- Applications for Judge Glidewell's replacement: December 15th - January 5th.
Watch For
- Two pad sites along Northwest Highway and Penn (Restoration Hardware and Capital Grille) are expected to be presented to the Planning Commission early next year, with hopes of opening in summer 2024.
- The third meeting regarding the resolution to declare certain real property in Pasadena Heights Edition as Surplus for Park purposes (Item 11R).
Announcements
- Condolences were extended to the Oklahoma City Police Department and the family of Master Sergeant Wins.
- Judge Glidewell has submitted his resignation; the application process for his replacement is open from December 15th through January 5th at okc.gov.
- JJ Chambliss is retiring after 46 years of service to the city.
- Council members wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Kwanzaa.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Resolution approving travel expenses for Mayor
Approving travel expenses for the Mayor's attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington D.C. from January 17th through the 20th.
Item 4: Items from Council
No items were presented from Council.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Presentation of claims and payroll, and the River Sport Foundation quarterly report.
Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of items A and B from the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Several items were deferred, withdrawn, or struck from the agenda, including PUD 1917 (deferred to Jan 17), and dilapidated/unsecured structures (struck due to owner action).
Item 8A: Revocable right-of-way use permit with the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. coalition
To hold the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade on Monday, January 16th, starting at 2:00 PM.
OCMFA Items A-J
Approval of various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPA Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Item 9: Consent Docket
Adoption of the consent docket. Item 9T was pulled for clarification regarding Enterprise Zones but was ultimately adopted with the rest of the docket.
Item 10: Concurrence Docket
Adoption of items A through I on the concurrence docket.
Item 11A: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 4400 Northwest Expressway
Rezoning from R1 to C3.
Item 11B: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11C: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 3301 Harriet Street
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1900 to permit residential development, with amendments to strike the Eastern building limit line and allow one dwelling on track two with access only from Harriet Street.
Item 11D: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 7101 South Indian Meridian
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1905.
Item 11E: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 13 Northwest 13th
Rezoning from I2 C4 R4 and DSHA to DSHA and PUD 1915.
Item 11F: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously deferred.
Item 11G: Ordinance on Final Hearing
This item was previously withdrawn.
Item 11H: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 25 Southwest 50th
Rezoning from R2 and Spud 1448 to Spud 1448 for an infill project.
Item 11I: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 719 Northwest 23rd
Rezoning from PUD 1218 NCUD TT to Spud 1452 NBN CUD and TT for a mixed-use development similar to 'The Collective'.
Item 11J: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 1417 North Blackwelder
Rezoning from R2 to Spud 1454 for an infill project.
Item 11K: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11600 Ecker Drive
Rezoning from AA and RA2 to Spud 1458 to permit two single-family residences.
Item 11L: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 10036 Northwest 164th
Rezoning from AA to Spud 1459.
Item 11M: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Close 442 feet of a north-south 15-foot utility easement Western Market Drive and north of Northeast 122nd
To consolidate property for a warehouse facility, with the applicant providing a topographic survey.
Item 11N: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Close 599 feet of an East-West 17-foot Street and utility Easement and Northwest 50th Street East of Young's 2200 Northwest 50th
Part of the 'Oak development' project, closing an old utility easement with no active utilities.
Item 11O1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 11O2: Resolution - Declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 11P1: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding declaring structures unsecured.
Item 11P2: Resolution - Declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 11Q1: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 11Q2: Resolution - Declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 11R: Public Hearing - Resolution declaring certain real property in Pasadena Heights Edition as Surplus for Park purposes
Second of three meetings on the potential sale of real property.
Item 11S1: Public Hearing - Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust approving allocation of $1 million to Canoe Manufacturing LLC
Public hearing for the allocation of funds to Canoe Manufacturing LLC. A motion to defer failed, and the resolution was subsequently voted on.
Item 11S2: Joint Resolution - Approving allocation of $1 million to Canoe Manufacturing LLC
Approving the allocation of $1 million in general obligation limited tax proceeds to Canoe Manufacturing LLC.
Item 11T: Joint Resolution with OKC Airport Trust - Revokes 2016 minimum standards and approves updated minimum standards for aeronautical activities and leasing
Updates minimum standards and revises ground rental rates from 13 cents to 20 cents per square foot, with a 1-cent annual increase, and introduces a 5-cent infrastructure recovery fee.
Item 11U
This item was previously struck.
Item 11V: Resolution adopting the City of Oklahoma City updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopting the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorizing its submission to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and FEMA.
Item 11W: Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor's office to initiate legal actions against Revolution Resources and Select Energy Services
Authorizing legal action for unauthorized activities, including trespass, damages, and water withdrawal, at Stinchcomb.
Item 11X1: Joint Resolution authorizing the firm Colin Zorn and Wagner to represent City employee Christian Honer
Authorizing legal representation for a city employee in the case of Michael Washington v. Burkhalter et al. The Council entered executive session to discuss this item.
Item 11Y1: Settlement agreement in the matter of Moreno Family revocable living trust
Settlement agreement regarding adverse possession on a small amount of property and granting a quitclaim deed.
Executive Session for collective bargaining negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police
Vote to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.
Item 11AA: Claims recommended for approval
Approval of claims, items A and B.