July 5, 2022 City Council Meeting

The council approved appointments to the Bond Advisory, Lake Arcadia, MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Commission, Oklahoma City Housing Authority, Oklahoma City Planning Commission, and Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust.

An ordinance was introduced and adopted with an emergency clause to amend the municipal code's schedule of fees, specifically pausing the automatic increase in development impact fees until January 1st to allow for a comprehensive study and comparison with other cities.

A revocable permit was approved for the Fallen Heroes Half Marathon Scholarship Committee to host the Fallen Heroes Half Marathon on September 24th.

A revocable permit was approved for the Riversport Foundation to host the World Paddlefest from August 26th to 28th, an event that will include sprint canoe kayak races and stand-up paddleboard races.

Items A through J for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved with one motion, including a significant item regarding a burned-down church at Harvey and 30th.

Items A through E for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved with one motion.

A resolution was approved to honor the late Robbie Kinsel by dedicating the 'Taking Flight Light as a Feather' sculpture in the Scissortail Park in her honor, recognizing her significant contributions to the city's arts and culture.

An amendment change order was approved for the residential resurfacing project to adjust quantities for the asphalt portion, as less base repair was needed than expected. The concrete work for the second phase is expected to be completed this fall.

A resolution was approved to cancel a previous three-party agreement between the Zoo Trust, the City, and the Oklahoma Zoological Society, moving the membership program back to the zoo and allowing the society to contract directly for fundraising services.

The Medical Control Board budget was approved, which includes a slight cost reduction while maintaining robust clinical services and data analysis for the EMS system.

Five items related to ARPA contracts were approved, which formally waived selection guidelines and declared the vendors as sole source to ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines. This does not change the funding or services of the contracts.

The Economic Development Trust budget and related annual management fees for the Alliance contract were approved. Council requested more detailed itemization of TIF and Gold fund contributions.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 11301 North County Line Road from AA to R1.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 1010 North Oklahoma Avenue and nearby addresses from R4, C3, and Downtown Scenic Highway Area to DBD, DTD1, and Downtown Scenic Highway Area.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 11505 South Carol Road from AA to RA2.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 300 Northeast 70th from R1 to I1, with the understanding that the legal description would be updated to exclude land south of the creek.

An amendment to the master design statement reducing the area of PUD 1882 and an ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 15027 North Macarthur Boulevard from R2, O1, and C3 to PUD 1882 were both approved.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 16450 Northwestern Avenue from PUD 1289 to PUD 1890, permitting a drive-through restaurant.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 14602 Parkway Center Avenue from PUD 702 to PUD 1892.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to rezone property at 1612 and 1614 Northwest 17th from SPUD 930, R2, and Gatewood Urban Conservation District to SPD 1386 and Gatewood Urban Conservation District, allowing for 16 one-bedroom apartments and prohibiting short-term rentals.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 814 North Douglas from R3 to SPD 1403 was deferred to the next meeting to allow a council member to connect with the applicant.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to close, vacate, discontinue, and foreclose the right to reopen certain public streets, rights of way, and an easement east of North Lincoln Boulevard and north of Northeast 6th at 601 Northeast 6th.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to close a ten-foot-wide utility easement between lots 20 and 21 in Block One of Kings Bridge Estates.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures dilapidated, including 1119 Northeast 18th Street and 8125 Northwest 26th Street, following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved declaring a structure at 1500 North Styles dilapidated, following a public hearing, noting its location in the Capital Medical Zone District.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures unsecured, including 5001 North Kelly and 1617 Northeast 10th Street, following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved declaring several buildings abandoned, following a public hearing.

A resolution was approved for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan, allocating new formula grant funding for various agencies, including Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOPWA.

A resolution was approved for the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Scott Landis.

A claim recommended for denial was approved for denial.

Claims recommended for approval, items A through C, were approved.

Development Impact Fees

Discussion and approval of an ordinance to pause the automatic increase in development impact fees until January 1st, to allow for a study comparing fees with other cities and evaluating their impact on housing costs and infrastructure.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA 1 & ERA 2)

Update on the disbursement of ERA 1 and ERA 2 funds, noting that ERA 1 funds are fully spent and ERA 2 funds are currently being spent. The program assists renters at or below 80% AMI who experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The program will cease utility payments and close its portal in the coming months as funds are anticipated to be spent by year-end. A 10% portion of the budget is being used for housing stability initiatives like universal representation, legal links, and a landlord-tenant resource center.

Sales and Use Tax Report (June)

Report for June showed a 7% growth, contributing to a 16% growth for the fiscal year, the highest in over 30 years. The city finished $3.7 million above projections. Projections for next year anticipate a 2% decline due to potential recession and inflation.

Medical Control Board Budget

The budget for the Medical Control Board was presented and approved, noting a slight trim in costs while maintaining robust clinical services.

ARPA Grant Contracts

Five contracts funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant were amended to formally declare them as sole source purchases, ensuring compliance with purchasing guidelines without changing funding or services.

Economic Development Trust Budget

The Economic Development Trust budget was discussed, with council members requesting more detailed itemization of TIF and Gold fund contributions to the Alliance contract and other service contracts.

FY 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan (HUD Grant Funds)

Approval of the annual action plan for HUD entitlement grant funds, allocating funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunity for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA). Funds support programs for low and moderate-income residents, including housing rehab, homeless prevention, and housing assistance.

Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Appointments

Appointments to Bond Advisory, Lake Arcadia, MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Commission, Oklahoma City Housing Authority, Oklahoma City Planning Commission, and Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust.

Item 4a: Public Hearing - Amending Gift Disclosure Regulations

Public hearing regarding an ordinance amending current gift disclosure regulations.

Item 4b: Ordinance - Amending Development Fees (Impact Fees)

Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with an emergency clause, amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code schedule of fees relating to development fees, specifically pausing the automatic increase.

Item 5: City Manager Reports - Community Cares Partners and Emergency Rental Assistance Program Update

Presentation and update on the Community Cares Partners and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA 1 and ERA 2).

Item 5: City Manager Reports - Sales and Use Tax Report for June

Report on the sales and use tax for June, the final check for fiscal year 2022.

Item 6: Journal of Council Proceedings

Items A and B related to the journal of council proceedings.

Item 7: Request for Uncontested Continuances

Discussion and approval of uncontested continuances, including deferrals for Item 11L and 11R, and striking several unsecured structures and abandoned buildings from the agenda.

Item 8a: Revocable Permit - Fallen Heroes Half Marathon

Revocable permit with the Fallen Heroes Half Marathon Scholarship Committee for the Fallen Heroes Half Marathon on September 24th.

Item 8b: Revocable Permit - Riversport Foundation for World Paddlefest

Revocable permit with the Riversport Foundation for the World Paddlefest, August 26th through 28th.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items a-j

Various items for the OCMFA, including a significant item regarding a burned-down church at Harvey and 30th.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items a-e

Various items for the OCPPA.

Item 9: Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, with specific items pulled for separate discussion.

Item 9k & 9n: Renewal of Contracts

Discussion regarding the process of contract renewals and ensuring diversity in vendor pools.

Item 9bc: Resolution Honoring Robbie Kinsel

Resolution approving a recommendation from the Arts Commission to honor Robbie Kinsel by dedicating the 'Taking Flight Light as a Feather' sculpture.

Item 9bt: Residential Resurfacing Project

Discussion regarding a decrease in funds for a residential resurfacing project and an amendment change order.

Item 9ch: Zoo Trust Agreement

Resolution canceling a previous agreement among the Zoo Trust, the City, and the Oklahoma Zoological Society.

Item 9cs: Medical Control Board Budget

Presentation and approval of the Medical Control Board budget.

Item 9cw-da: ARPA Contract Amendments

Presentation and approval of amendments to five ARPA contracts to waive selection guidelines and declare them as sole source purchases.

Item 9db: Economic Development Trust Budget

Discussion regarding the Economic Development Trust budget and the annual management fee for the Alliance contract, with a request for more detailed itemization.

Item 10: Concurrence Docket

Approval of items A through Q on the concurrence docket.

Item 11a: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11301 N County Line Rd)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 11301 North County Line Road from AA to R1.

Item 11b: Ordinance on Final Hearing (1010 N Oklahoma Ave)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 1010 North Oklahoma Avenue and nearby addresses from R4, C3, and Downtown Scenic Highway Area to DBD, DTD1, and Downtown Scenic Highway Area.

Item 11c: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11505 S Carol Rd)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 11505 South Carol Road from AA to RA2.

Item 11d: Ordinance on Final Hearing (300 NE 70th)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 300 Northeast 70th from R1 to I1.

Item 11e1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (PUD 1882)

Amendment to the master design statement reducing the area of PUD 1882.

Item 11e2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (15027 N Macarthur Blvd)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 15027 North Macarthur Boulevard from R2, O1, and C3 to PUD 1882.

Item 11f: Ordinance on Final Hearing (16450 Northwestern Ave)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 16450 Northwestern Avenue from PUD 1289 to PUD 1890.

Item 11g: Ordinance on Final Hearing (14602 Parkway Center Ave)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 14602 Parkway Center Avenue from PUD 702 to PUD 1892.

Item 11h: Ordinance on Final Hearing (1612 & 1614 NW 17th)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 1612 and 1614 Northwest 17th from SPUD 930, R2, and Gatewood Urban Conservation District to SPD 1386 and Gatewood Urban Conservation District.

Item 11i: Ordinance on Final Hearing (814 N Douglas)

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 814 North Douglas from R3 to SPD 1403.

Item 11j: Ordinance on Final Hearing (601 NE 6th)

Ordinance on final hearing to close, vacate, discontinue, and foreclose the right to reopen certain public streets and rights of way and an easement east of North Lincoln Boulevard and north of Northeast 6th at 601 Northeast 6th.

Item 11k: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Kings Bridge Estates Easement)

Ordinance on final hearing to close a ten-foot-wide utility easement between lots 20 and 21 in Block One of Kings Bridge Estates.

Item 11m1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures listed, including 1119 Northeast 18th Street and 8125 Northwest 26th Street.

Item 11m2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring structures listed in 11m1 to be dilapidated.

Item 11n1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structure (1500 N Styles)

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 1500 North Styles in the Capital Medical Zone.

Item 11n2: Resolution - Declaring Structure Dilapidated

Resolution declaring the structure at 1500 North Styles to be dilapidated.

Item 11o1: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures listed, including 5001 North Kelly and 1617 Northeast 10th Street.

Item 11o2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring structures listed in 11o1 to be unsecured.

Item 11p1: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings listed.

Item 11p2: Resolution - Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring buildings listed in 11p1 to be abandoned.

Item 11q1: Public Hearing - FY 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan

Public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan, approving new formula grant funding allocations for listed agencies.

Item 11q2: Resolution - Approving FY 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Action Year Plan and new formula grant funding allocations.

Item 11t1: Resolution - Salary Continuation for Lt. Scott Landis

Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Scott Landis.

Item 11u: Claim Recommended for Denial

Claim recommended for denial.

Item 11v1: Claims Recommended for Approval

Claims recommended for approval, items A through C.

Item 12: Comments from Council

Council members provided comments on various topics, including community events and city projects.

Item 13: Citizens to Be Heard

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on topics of their choice.

Item 14: Adjournment

Adjournment of the city council meeting.