June 21, 2022 City Council Meeting

An ordinance was introduced to amend Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 2 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, changing financial disclosure requirements for city councilors from semi-annual to annual filings, increasing the disclosure threshold to $600 annually, and setting a February 1st deadline. This item will proceed to a public hearing on July 5th, 2022, and a final hearing on July 19th, 2022.

A resolution was passed to extend the penalty reduction program until December 31st, 2022. This program, which began in 2019, allows defendants with class A offenses in warrant status to reduce penalties, aiming to clear a backlog of municipal warrants. The program has collected over $956,000 to date.

Resolutions were approved for the appointment of Judge Glidewell and Judge Kiffin as full-time municipal judges. The judiciary committee highlighted their excellent performance and high ratings in judicial surveys.

A resolution was approved designating Judge Kiffin as Vice Presiding Judge, recognizing his respected standing among colleagues and legal professionals.

A resolution was ratified authorizing the municipal counselor's office to file a lawsuit in district court for a declaratory judgment and injunction against the property at 2900 Brownstone Road, which is operating as an unlicensed home-sharing 'party pad' and generating numerous complaints.

A revocable permit was approved for the Asian District Cultural Association to hold the Asian Night Market Festival on August 20th, 2022, at Military Park.

A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance to hold their Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25th, on Walker Avenue.

A revocable permit was approved for the Riversport Foundation for the Stars and Stripes Weekend 2 on July 2nd, using the Boathouse District and Oklahoma River.

The Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, totaling over $120 million, was approved. This budget primarily covers health insurance, property and liability insurance, workers' compensation, and information technology services.

The Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, just under $68 million, was approved. This budget supports MAPS contracts, fairgrounds improvements, and golf course operations.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to change the zoning at 3233 Northwest 10th Street from R1 Single Family Residential to R4 General Residential, correcting a long-standing zoning issue for an existing facility.

An ordinance on final hearing was approved to change the zoning at 2201 Northwest 12th Street from R2 Medium Low Density Residential to SPUD 1402 Simplified Planned Unit Development District, allowing the property owner to conform to existing use and pursue financing.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, related to the fire sales tax, was approved following its second public hearing.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, related to the police sales tax, was approved following its second public hearing.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2406 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or June 30, 2023.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or June 30, 2023.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 157 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or June 30, 2023.

A resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust through the issuance of utility system revenue refunding bonds was partially approved. Only Section 4 of the resolution, authorizing the issuance of the official statement, was approved due to insufficient votes to waive competitive bidding. The remaining items will be brought back on July 5th.

Hotel Occupancy Taxes

City collected $15 million in hotel occupancy taxes year-to-date through 11 months of FY22, compared to $9.8 million last year and $4.2 million pre-pandemic.

Penalty Reduction Program Collections

The penalty reduction program has collected $956,246 to date.

OCMFA Budget FY23

The Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority budget for FY23 is over $120 million, with health insurance being the largest portion at $75 million.

OCPPA Budget FY23

The Oklahoma City Public Property Authority budget for FY23 is just under $68 million, supporting MAPS contracts, fairgrounds, and golf courses.

Better Streets, Safer City Sales Tax Excess Collection

An excess collection of $5.6 million from the Better Streets, Safer City sales tax program was recommended for allocation to street enhancement projects ($2.6 million), trails ($2 million), and a sales tax adjustment reserve ($1 million).

ARPA Funds for Tourism Recovery (ASM)

A contract with ASM for $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to promote events at Paycom Center to out-of-city visitors, aiming for tourism recovery.

OCWUT Revenue Refunding Bonds

Refunding of Series 2013, 2015, and 2016 bonds to take advantage of low interest rates, projected to result in $32.9 million in cash flow savings and allow for removal of debt service reserve fund requirements.

Item 4A

Ordinance to amend financial disclosure regulations for city councilors.

Item 4B

Resolution declaring an extension to December 31st, 2022, of the penalty reduction program.

Item 4C & 4D

Resolutions appointing Judge Glidewell and Judge Kiffin as full-time municipal judges.

Item 4E

Resolution designating Judge Kiffin as Vice Presiding Judge.

Item 4F

Resolution regarding municipal judges (Councilman Stonecipher recused).

Item 4G1

Resolution ratifying the municipal counselor's initiation of legal action against 2900 Brownstone Road for unlicensed home sharing.

Item 5

City Manager Reports, including quarterly reports from Convention and Visitors Bureau and Riversport Foundation.

Item 6

Journal of Council Proceedings.

Item 7

Request for uncontested continuances and striking of unsecured structures and abandoned buildings from the agenda.

Item 8A

Revocable permit for Asian Night Market Festival.

Item 8B

Revocable permit for OKC Pride Alliance Parade.

Item 8C

Revocable permit for Riversport Foundation Stars and Stripes Weekend 2.

Item B

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) budget for FY23.

Item D

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) budget for FY23.

Item 9BH

Request for Proposals for a Civilian Homeless Outreach Team.

Item 9BJ

Better Streets, Safer City Sales Tax Excess Collection Distribution Recommendation.

Item 9BK

Better Streets, Safer City 2021 Annual Report.

Item 9BL

Preliminary Engineering Report for Britton Old Town Street Enhancement Project.

Item 9CS

Contract with Communities Foundation of Oklahoma for rental assistance program.

Item 9CT

Contract with ASM for tourism recovery promotion at Paycom Center using ARPA funds.

Item 10

Concurrent Docket.

Item 11A

Ordinance on final hearing for R1 to R4 zoning change at 3233 Northwest 10th Street.

Item 11B

Ordinance on final hearing for zoning changes at 1010 N Oklahoma Ave, 1324 N Oklahoma Ave, and 616 N Walnut Ave.

Item 11C

Deferred item.

Item 11D

Deferred item.

Item 11E

Deferred item.

Item 11F

Deferred item.

Item 11G

Ordinance on final hearing for R2 to SPUD 1402 zoning change at 2201 Northwest 12th Street.

Item 11H

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Item 11I

Resolution declaring structures unsecured.

Item 11J

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.

Item 11K

Second public hearing and resolution regarding fire sales tax appropriation.

Item 11L

Second public hearing and resolution regarding police sales tax appropriation.

Item 11M

Resolution authorizing city staff to submit an application for a grant.

Item 11N

Resolution approving incurrence of indebtedness by OCWUT for revenue refunding bonds.

Item 11O

Appeal of action taken by the Traffic and Transportation Commission regarding stop control on North Stonewall Avenue at Northeast 6th Street.

Item 11P1

Extension of collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2406.

Item 11Q1 & Q2

Extension of collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police.

Item 11R1

Extension of collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 157.

Item 11S

Executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.

Item 11T

Claims recommended for approval.