Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting addressed several key issues, including a lengthy debate on amending the International Residential Code regarding ice barrier underlayment, with the item ultimately deferred for further discussion. The council also received updates on ARPA business support programs and approved various revocable permits for community events. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions around homelessness, youth services, and the role of school resource officers.
Key Decisions & Votes
Amendment to International Residential Code (Ice Barrier Underlayment)
00:06:00A resolution to amend the prior resolution adopting the 2015 International Residential Code, specifically concerning the requirement for ice barrier underlayment in roofing, was deferred to August 16th for further discussion due to differing opinions on its necessity and cost implications.
Wilder Systems Economic Development Project
01:28:00An allocation of $500,000 for a performance-based incentive to Wilder Systems for the creation of 150 new jobs in industrial services, primarily making robots for aircraft manufacturing, was approved.
Public Strategies TIF Allocation
01:36:00A TIF allocation request of $975,000 for public strategies to relocate its headquarters to Northeast 9th Street downtown, covering infrastructure improvements, was approved. This will bring 97 employees to the area with an average pay of $87,000.
School Resource Officer Program Renewal
01:46:00The renewal of the Professional Services agreement for the School Resource Officer program with Oklahoma City Public Schools was approved by a 6-3 vote, following extensive discussion about the role of SROs and recommendations from the 21CP report.
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Grant
01:59:00A resolution accepting a $3 million grant for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project, which will fund programs through Sisu Youth Services including a drop-in center, host homes, and transitional/rapid rehousing, was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Bricktown Banjo Bash
Upper Bricktown Canal area, Ward 7. Free, family-friendly event with various artists and cultural performances.
St. Jude Walk and Run Oklahoma City
South Oklahoma River Trail, Ward 4 and Ward 6. Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Festival Folclórico
Woodson Park, including the Window Wisenhut Soccer Complex at 3200 South Independence, Ward 6. Features food from 25 different countries and a 'First Cup for Kids'.
Mesta Festa
Pearl Mesta Park, 1900 North Chartel, Ward 6. Annual event with a beer garden, family activities, food trucks, and live music from 12 PM to 6 PM.
River Bowl Classic
Boathouse District, Eastern Basin of the Oklahoma River, Ward 7. Partnership with OKC Black Alumni Coalition, featuring Dragon Boat Racing and Rowing for alumni and students from predominantly black schools.
Sooner State Shutdown (United Flag Football League)
Window Wisenhut Sports Complex, 3200 South Independence, Ward 6.
Uptown Outside Event
Along 23rd Street Uptown. Featured a skate park, food and drink options, and live music, revitalizing the historic district.
Lower Scissortail Park Opening
Opening of the lower half of Scissortail Park with various events planned.
Financial Matters
Wilder Systems Economic Development Project
Allocation for a performance-based incentive for job creation.
Public Strategies TIF Allocation
TIF allocation for infrastructure reimbursement related to headquarters relocation. $325,000 from TIF 2 and $650,000 from TIF A.
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Grant
Grant funding received to support programs for unhoused youth.
Sales and Use Tax Report (July)
Sales tax grew by 8.9% and use tax by 25.9%. The use tax growth was exaggerated due to a prior year refund, but overall a strong start to the year, $3.1 million over target.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. Michael Schwartz advocated for declaring the former Roosevelt Junior High School building a landmark to prevent its demolition and allow for redevelopment. Ronnie Kirk spoke about various social issues, including gun violence, the impact of marijuana, and the need for community changes.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Amendment to International Residential Code (Ice Barrier Underlayment) - August 16th
- Item 4A (from Council) - August 16th
- Item 11Q - August 16th
- Item 11AA1 and 11AA2 - August 16th
- Item 11P - October 25th
- Item 11R (Scrivener's error in annexation description) - August 16th
- Item 11U1B (Dilapidated structure) - August 16th
- Annual report on Better Way program - end of September/beginning of October
- Mid-year economic outlook update from Russell Evans - late August/early September
Deadlines
- Workforce Development RFP due August 31st
Watch For
- Updates on ARPA Workforce Development programs
- Minority supplier program development
- Business districts support initiatives
- Comprehensive homelessness strategy updates
- Revisions to Oklahoma City Police Department standard operating procedures for School Resource Officers
Announcements
- Deputy Municipal Counselor Wiley Williams is retiring after 35 years of service to the city; his last meeting was today.
- The lower half of Scissortail Park will open on September 23rd and 24th.
- Ward 2 hosted a successful meet-up event with 100-125 residents and city staff.
- City Care night shelter provides 140 beds and is full every night, highlighting the ongoing need for homelessness services.
- Local metal band Chat Pile received an 8.4/10 rating from Pitchfork magazine for their new album, which includes lyrics addressing homelessness.
Agenda Summary
4A
Item from Council
4B
Resolution amending prior resolution adopting the 2015 International Residential Code for one and two-family dwellings, providing local amendments regarding ice barrier underlayment.
4C
Resolution approving travel expenses for Council Members Nikki Nice, Mark Stone Cipher, and Bradley Carter to attend National League of Cities 2022 City Summit.
5A-D
City Manager's Reports, including ARPA business support programs update, sales and use tax reports, revenue enforcement report, and recognition of Wiley Williams.
6
Journal of Council Proceedings.
7
Request for uncontested continuances.
8A
Revocable permit with American Banjo Museum for Bricktown Banjo Bash.
8B
Revocable permit with American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities for St. Jude Walk and Run Oklahoma City.
8C
Revocable permit with Samuel Boyso for Festival Folclórico.
8D
Revocable permit with Mesta Park Neighborhood Association for Mesta Festa.
8E
Revocable permit with Riversport Foundation for River Bowl.
8F
Memorandum of Understanding with United Flag Football League for Sooner State Shutdown.
9
Consent Docket.
9AL
Art project for dugouts.
9AM
Renewal of Professional Services agreement with Mental Health Association of Oklahoma (Better Way program).
9AQ
Acceptance of grant for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project.
9CC
Allocation for economic development project for Wilder Systems.
9CD
TIF allocation for Public Strategies headquarters relocation.
9CP
Renewal of School Resource Officer program with Oklahoma City Public Schools.
10
Concurrent Docket.
11A
Item requiring separate vote.
11B
Request to rezone northwest corner of 149th Choctaw Road to commercial.
11C
Ordinance on final hearing for PUD with amendments regarding front yard setback and garage facing.
11D
Ordinance on final hearing for I1 light industrial to PUD 1897 to permit a golf course development.
11E
Ordinance on final hearing to permit a modified residential development.
11F
Ordinance on final approval.
11G
Ordinance on final hearing for a new home.
11H
SPUD to permit six single-family residences.
11I
Ordinance on final hearing changing from Spud 1409 to Spud 3200 to C3 to I2 to permit an office warehouse development.
11J
Ordinance on final hearing for Spud 1410 to become a simplified planned unit development for industrial development.
11K
Request for a lot split.
11L
Application to allow two existing structures to remain and be sold independently.
11M
Ordinance on final hearing from R1 to allow for an office development.
11N
SPUD to reconstruct a restaurant.
11O
Ordinance to permit relocating fuel storage tanks on a site to accommodate future development.
11P
Item requiring separate vote.
11Q
Item requiring separate vote.
11R
Ordinance to deal with a scrivener's error in a description.
11S
Ordinance on final hearing establishing 45-degree angle parking in the setback area along the southwest side of North Classen Drive.
11T
Ordinance on final hearing for reserved parking for people with disabilities.
11U
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
11V
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
11W
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
11X
Resolution amending policies and procedures for refunds of certain application fees administered by the Development Services Department.
11Y
Public hearing on the Hamlin Hotel economic development project.
11Z1
Resolution approving request for salary continuation.
11AB1
Request to go into executive session.
11AB2
Resolution following executive session.
11AC
Motion to move into executive session.
11AD
Claims recommended for denial.
11AE
Claims recommended for approval.