Meeting Summary
The City Council voted to suspend its sister city relationship with Ulyanovsk, Russia, in response to requests from the Ukrainian government. Numerous revocable permits for community events and various zoning changes were approved. Discussions also included updates on the Union Station renovation, street enhancement projects, and the ongoing bus rapid transit development, alongside a preliminary financial report showing a strong fiscal year.
Key Decisions & Votes
Suspension of Sister City Relationship with Ulyanovsk, Russia
03:00The City Council approved a resolution to suspend the sister city relationship with Ulyanovsk, Russia, following requests from the Ukrainian government and a recommendation from the local sister cities organization.
Appointments to City Boards and Trusts
03:50Multiple appointments were approved for the Board of Adjustment, HP Commission, CVB, Oklahoma City-County Board of Health, and Zoological Trust.
Travel Expenses for Council Members
04:40Resolutions approving travel expenses for Council member Nikki Nice to attend tours in Atlanta and Council member Bradley Carter to attend a conference in Iowa were passed.
Operating Agreement for Claire Looper Civil Rights Center
30:00The operating agreement for the Claire Looper Civil Rights Center with Freedom Center LLC was approved, moving forward with the selection and affirmation of operators for MAPS 4 projects.
Zoning Change at 2824 SW 59th Street
50:00An ordinance for rezoning from C3 to R4 at 2824 SW 59th Street was approved.
Zoning Change at 8401 SW 74th Street
50:40An ordinance for rezoning from PUD 1361 to I2 at 8401 SW 74th Street was approved.
Zoning Change at 7025 North Santa Fe
51:15An ordinance for rezoning from R1 to I2 at 7025 North Santa Fe to permit industrial development was approved.
Zoning Change at 240 Northwest 122nd
52:00An ordinance for rezoning from O1, R1, R2, and SPD-396 to R2 at 240 Northwest 122nd was approved, with discussions on driveway congestion.
Zoning Change at 11401 Chester Street
55:30An ordinance for rezoning from AA to PUD 1902 at 11401 Chester Street to permit a three-lot development with private driveways was approved.
Zoning Change at 1609 Northwest 47th
56:30An ordinance for rezoning from R1 to SPOD 1417 at 1609 Northwest 47th was approved, allowing the property to continue as a storage facility for wedding and event rentals.
Zoning Change at 2942 Southwest 13th Street
01:02:00An ordinance for rezoning from I1 and SRODD to SPUD 1418 and SRODD at 2942 Southwest 13th Street to permit a steel building was approved.
Zoning Change at 3216 Northwest 23rd
01:02:40An ordinance for rezoning from R1 and Linwood Urban Conservation District to SPUD 1420 and Linwood Urban Conservation District for commercial development was approved.
Zoning Change at 8008 West Wilshire Boulevard
01:03:20An ordinance for rezoning from R1 and AE2 to SPUD 1422 and AE2 at 8008 West Wilshire Boulevard was approved.
Zoning Change at 708 Northwest 50th
01:03:50An ordinance for rezoning from R1 to SPD 1427 at 708 Northwest 50th was approved, specifically to allow for an existing parking lot and a carport.
Zoning Change at 1601 Northeast 7th
01:06:40An ordinance for rezoning from R2 and I2 to SPD-1430 at 1601 Northeast 7th was approved, with plans for brick siding and tree preservation.
Zoning Change at 12001 Eckerd Drive
01:07:30An ordinance for rezoning from AA to SPD 1431 at 12001 Eckerd Drive was approved, permitting two single-family residences on a five-acre tract.
Special Permit for Drinking Establishments at 1009 North Harvey
01:08:00A special permit to use unit 8300.33 regarding drinking establishments at 1009 North Harvey was approved.
Closure of Public Right-of-Way West of Pennsylvania on NW Expressway
01:08:40An ordinance to close 329 feet of public right-of-way and utility easement along the south boundary of Northwest Expressway west of Pennsylvania, related to the Oak development project, was approved.
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Annexation Ordinance (11u)
01:25:00An ordinance amending a previous annexation ordinance (26950) to correct a legal description, clarify fire protection, and add jurisdictional facts was introduced. The emergency clause was waived, and final consideration is scheduled for two weeks.
Declaration of Dilapidated Structures
01:26:00A resolution declaring several structures dilapidated was approved, with one item deferred.
Declaration of Unsecured Structures
01:27:00A resolution declaring several structures unsecured was approved after a public hearing.
Declaration of Abandoned Buildings
01:27:40A resolution declaring several buildings abandoned was approved after a public hearing.
Acceptance of Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
01:28:30A resolution accepting the city of Oklahoma City's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 and authorizing its submission to ODEM and FEMA was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Little Red Heart 5K
Around Lake Hefner
Riversport Duathlon
Riversport area
OKC More Than Pink Walk
Bicentennial Park
AIDS Walk of OKC
Myriad Gardens, festival from noon to 2pm, walk starts promptly at 2pm.
Down Syndrome Festival and 5K
Sheridan and Myriad Gardens, 5K and fun run at 8am, walk at 9:45am, festival at Myriad Gardens.
Thunder Run
Oklahoma City Boulevard, 1-mile family fun run at 9am, 5K at 9:30am.
Financial Matters
Interim Financial Report (Fiscal Year End)
Preliminary report on the end of the fiscal year, indicating general fund revenues exceeded expenses by $17 million.
Sales and Use Tax Report
Report for August showing 7.7% growth, with sales and use tax combined being $4.3 million ahead of target.
Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2023
A routine amendment for purchase order rollovers, resulting in an $11.3 million increase to the overall budget, with a $6.2 million increase to the general fund.
Union Station Renovation Project Budget
The overall project budget for the Union Station renovation, with $12.1 million allocated for actual construction.
Midwest Boulevard Bridge Replacement
Estimated cost for the replacement of the bridge on Midwest Boulevard over Crutch Oak Creek, funded by city ARPA funds.
Public Comments
Two residents spoke regarding a previously approved annexation and zoning change. Concerns were raised about the lack of proper public notice for the zoning decision, the process of annexation, and the potential strain of high-density development on Deer Creek school district's capacity and Deer Creek fire protection services.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11e (Ordinance on final hearing)
- Item 11h (Ordinance on final hearing)
- Item 11s (Ordinance on final hearing)
- Item 11f (SPUD 1900): Deferred to September 13th.
- Item 11l (SPUD 1421): Deferred to December 20th.
- Item 11v1c (Dilapidated structure at 1100 NE 10th St): Deferred to September 27th.
Deadlines
- Economist Russell Evans presentation: Tentatively at the next meeting.
- Union Station Renovation: Final plans by Spring 2023, construction award by Fall 2023, final completion by Spring 2025.
- Walker Avenue Street Enhancement/Paseo Street Enhancement: Final plans by Fall 2022, bid in early 2023.
- Midwest Boulevard Bridge Replacement: Plum report by Fall 2022, final plans in 2023, bid next year.
- Budget Amendment #1 for FY23: Public hearing and adoption on September 13th.
- Ordinance 11u (annexation amendment): Final consideration at the meeting in two weeks.
Watch For
- Report on the use of technology in city departments (police, fire, etc.).
- Preliminary and final plat applications for the annexed property at 2721 NW 206th St area.
Announcements
- Councilwoman Nice commended the Riversport Foundation for their recent international event and the Chamber for the trip to Milwaukee, highlighting the city's potential for future events and development.
- Councilwoman Nice recognized the Clara Looper Legacy Committee for their Freedom Fiesta.
- Mayor noted Jane Jenkins' upcoming retirement from Downtown OKC Inc., acknowledging her significant contributions.
- Councilman Greenwell mentioned the upcoming OSU football game.
- Councilman Carter urged council members to read Russell Evans' economic report, expressing concern about potential financial difficulties for the city.
Agenda Summary
Item 3a: Resolution suspending the sister city relationship with Ulyanovsk, Russia
A resolution to suspend the sister city relationship with Ulyanovsk, Russia, in response to requests from the Ukrainian government and a recommendation from the local sister cities organization.
Items 3b-f: Appointments to various boards and trusts
Appointments to the Board of Adjustment, HP Commission, CVB, Oklahoma City-County Board of Health, and Zoological Trust.
Item 4a: Resolution approving travel expenses for Council member Nikki Nice
Approving travel expenses for Council member Nikki Nice to attend tours in Atlanta with Northeast OKC Renaissance in September.
Item 4b: Resolution approving travel expenses for Council member Bradley Carter
Approving travel expenses for Council member Bradley Carter to attend the Growing Sustainable Communities conference in October in Iowa.
Item 5: City Manager Reports
Presentation from economist Russell Evans (deferred), interim financial report on end of fiscal year, and sales and use tax report for August.
Item 6a-b: Journal of Council proceedings
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Item 7: Request for uncontested continuances
Requests for deferral of items 11e, 11h, and 11s.
Item 11f: SPUD 1900
Deferral of SPUD 1900.
Item 11l: SPUD 1421
Deferral of SPUD 1421.
Item 11w1: Unsecured structures
Items B, D, K related to unsecured structures were stricken from the agenda.
Item 11x1: Abandoned buildings
Items A, B, K related to abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda.
Item 8a: Revocable permit with LifeShare Foundation for Little Red Heart 5K
A joint revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the LifeShare Foundation to hold the Little Red Heart 5K around Lake Hefner.
Item 8b: Revocable permit with Riversport Foundation for Riversport Duathlon
A revocable permit with the Riversport Foundation for the Riversport Duathlon using the area around Riversport.
Item 8c: Revocable permit with Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for OKC More Than Pink Walk
A revocable permit with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for the OKC More Than Pink Walk in Bicentennial Park.
Item 8d: Revocable right-of-way use permit with AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City Inc. for AIDS Walk of OKC
A revocable right-of-way use permit with AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City Inc. to hold the AIDS Walk of OKC on parts of Sheridan.
Item 8e: Revocable right-of-way use permit with Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma for Down Syndrome Festival and 5K
A revocable right-of-way use permit with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma to hold the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K on Sheridan.
Item 8f: Revocable right-of-way use permit with Professional Basketball Club LLC for Thunder Run
A revocable right-of-way use permit with the Professional Basketball Club LLC to hold the Thunder Run on Oklahoma City Boulevard.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items a-e
Various items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items a-b
Items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, including a presentation on the operating agreement for the Claire Looper Civil Rights Center.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, including updates on Union Station renovation, Walker Avenue street enhancement, Midwest Boulevard bridge replacement, BRT project lease agreement, Budget Amendment, and Downtown OKC BID management.
Item 11a: Ordinance on final hearing at 2824 SW 59th Street
Rezoning from C3 to R4.
Item 11b: Ordinance on final hearing at 8401 SW 74th Street
Rezoning from PUD 1361 to I2.
Item 11c: Ordinance on final hearing at 7025 North Santa Fe
Rezoning from R1 to I2 to permit industrial development.
Item 11d: Ordinance on final hearing at 240 Northwest 122nd
Rezoning from O1, R1, R2, and SPD-396 to R2.
Item 11e: Ordinance on final hearing
Deferred item.
Item 11f: Ordinance on final hearing
Deferred item.
Item 11g: Ordinance on final hearing at 11401 Chester Street
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1902 to permit a three-lot development with private driveways.
Item 11h: Ordinance on final hearing
Deferred item.
Item 11i: Ordinance on final hearing at 1609 Northwest 47th
Rezoning from R1 to SPOD 1417 to permit continued use as a storage facility for wedding and event rentals, with limited light office uses.
Item 11j: Ordinance on final hearing at 2942 Southwest 13th Street
Rezoning from I1 and SRODD to SPUD 1418 and SRODD to permit a steel building.
Item 11k: Ordinance on final hearing at 3216 Northwest 23rd
Rezoning from R1 and Linwood Urban Conservation District to SPUD 1420 and Linwood Urban Conservation District for commercial development.
Item 11l: Ordinance on final hearing
Deferred item.
Item 11m: Ordinance on final hearing at 8008 West Wilshire Boulevard
Rezoning from R1 and AE2 to SPUD 1422 and AE2.
Item 11n: Ordinance on final hearing at 708 Northwest 50th
Rezoning from R1 to SPD 1427 to allow for an existing parking lot and a carport for an office building.
Item 11o: Ordinance on final hearing at 1601 Northeast 7th
Rezoning from R2 and I2 to SPD-1430 for a development with brick siding and preservation of existing trees.
Item 11p: Ordinance on final hearing at 12001 Eckerd Drive
Rezoning from AA to SPD 1431 to permit two single-family residences on a five-acre tract.
Item 11q: Special permit for drinking establishments at 1009 North Harvey
A special permit to use unit 8300.33 regarding drinking establishments.
Item 11r: Ordinance on final hearing to close public right-of-way
Closing 329 feet of the public right-of-way and utility easement along the south boundary of Northwest Expressway west of Pennsylvania, related to the Oak development project.
Item 11s: Ordinance on final hearing
Deferred item.
Item 11t: Public hearing regarding an ordinance relating to nuisances
Public hearing regarding an ordinance amending sections 35 175 etc. related to nuisances.
Item 11u: Ordinance to be introduced amending ordinance number 26950
An ordinance extending the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City, with an amendment to correct legal description, clarify fire protection, and add jurisdictional facts.
Item 11v1c: Dilapidated structure at 1100 NE 10th St
Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure.
Item 11v2: Resolution declaring dilapidated structures
A resolution declaring structures dilapidated (excluding item V1c).
Item 11w1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures (excluding previously stricken items).
Item 11w2: Resolution declaring unsecured structures
A resolution declaring that the structures are unsecured.
Item 11x1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings (excluding previously stricken items).
Item 11x2: Resolution declaring abandoned buildings
A resolution declaring that the buildings are abandoned.
Item 11y: Resolution accepting the city of Oklahoma City updated Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
A resolution accepting the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 and authorizing its submission to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and FEMA.