Meeting Summary
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget totaling $1.836.1 billion, with a 6-2 vote, following extensive public and council discussion regarding funding priorities and community engagement. A public hearing was held on the potential re-establishment of the Human Rights Commission, generating significant debate and scheduled for a future vote. Additionally, revocable permits for community events and several zoning ordinances were approved.
Key Decisions & Votes
FY2023 Annual Budget Adoption
1:35:00The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget totaling $1.836.1 billion, with an 11.4% increase in the general fund to $557.1 million and 123 new positions.
OCMFA Item N Approval
0:20:00One specific item on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket was approved with a 5-3 vote after an executive session.
Joint Resolution for Legal Representation
2:10:00A joint resolution with OCMFA was approved, authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner PC to represent city employees Jared Tipton, Ashley Copeland, and Jennifer Titus in the case of Scott v. City of OKC.
Upcoming Community Events
Stars and Stripes Regatta
Boathouse District, early morning rowing, dragon boat, canoe/kayak events, evening fireworks, food trucks.
Juneteenth on the East
Northeast 23rd Street, concerts, mural expo, dance classes, kid stage, 5k run, car show.
Juneteenth Luncheon
Proceeds will go to the Willa D. Johnson Endowment Fund for the recreation center.
Peace Walk
Started at Martin Luther King Elementary School and walked to Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Slaughter Mansion Historic Designation Ceremony
Dead Center Film Festival
Rosetta Functions Day
Commemoration with a citation for her service and art.
Paseo Arts Festival
Diverse vendors and food.
Starlight Gala (Oklahoma City Zoo)
Safari themed, inaugural event, raised over $200,000.
Northeast Alumni Association Scholarship Awards
Awarded three scholarships to young people, including a valedictorian going to Rice University.
Pride Parade
39th Street, Sisu Youth and Oklahoma City Employees Association participated.
Financial Matters
Street Resurfacing Program (Sales Tax Initiative)
Over $168 million expended on street resurfacing through the sales tax initiative, which is winding down.
Street Resurfacing Program (2017 Bond - Residential)
$139 million allocated in the 2017 bond for residential street resurfacing, with $54.6 million sold to date and $84 million remaining. Approximately 39-40% complete.
Street Resurfacing Program (2017 Bond - Arterial)
$155 million allocated in the 2017 bond for arterial street resurfacing, with $60.3 million sold to date and $94 million remaining. Approximately 40% complete.
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget
Proposed budget for FY23, showing an 8.4% increase overall and an 11.4% increase in the general fund, with 123 new positions.
Embark Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Startup Expenses
$2 million allocated in the FY23 budget for startup expenses of the BRT system, including 27 additional positions, with an anticipated annual cost of roughly $4.5 million for full service.
Mental Health Alternative Pilot Programs
$300,000 allocated in last year's budget for mental health-centered pilot programs, with an RFP/RFQ expected in the early part of the fiscal year.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily addressed the FY2023 budget and the proposed re-establishment of the Human Rights Commission. Budget concerns included a perceived lack of community input, insufficient funding for mental health alternatives, and questions about data-driven public safety spending. Regarding the Human Rights Commission, speakers expressed strong support for addressing historical injustices and promoting dignity and equality, while opponents raised concerns about bureaucracy, cost, potential infringement on religious freedoms, and the adequacy of existing state and federal civil rights protections.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11a (ordinance on final hearing at 14624 SE 104th) deferred to August 16th.
- Item 11g (ordinance on final hearing at 15027 N Macarthur) deferred for two weeks (to June 21st).
- Items 11r1 a and c (dilapidated structures) deferred for two weeks.
- Item 11s1 i (unsecured structures) deferred for two weeks.
- Item 11t1 b (abandoned buildings) deferred for two weeks.
- Vote on the Human Rights Commission ordinance is likely to be deferred from July 5th to July 19th.
Deadlines
- Negotiation of the City-Wide Drainage Master Plan consultant contract to be brought back to council within approximately one month.
- First report on the City-Wide Drainage Master Plan expected by the end of the calendar year.
- Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the mental health alternative pilot programs expected in the early part of the fiscal year (summer).
- Interactive timeline for the 39 public safety recommendations to be available early in the fiscal year.
Watch For
- Mid-year economic report from Russell Evans, usually around August.
- Embark customer survey data presentation to council on July 19th.
- Further discussion and vote on the Human Rights Commission ordinance.
- Discussions for the next bond program, including potential drainage investment.
Announcements
- Farewell to Amanda, who is leaving her role with the city for the private sector, recognized for her incredible asset to the city and council.
- Happy belated birthday to Councilman Mark Stonecipher and Councilman Todd Stone.
- Paseo Arts Festival was a success.
- Oklahoma City Zoo's inaugural Starlight Gala raised over $200,000.
- Northeast Alumni Association awarded three scholarships to young people in the community.
- Happy Pride Month.
- African American Music Month.
- Slaughter Mansion is receiving its historic designation this Saturday.
- Dead Center Film Festival is underway.
- Rosetta Functions Day commemorated her service and art.
- Murals are coming to the community.
- Commendation for Willa D. Johnson's living history and service, and the naming of the new recreation center in northeast Oklahoma City after her.
Agenda Summary
Appointment of Marry Blankenship Pointer to Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees
Appointment of Marry Blankenship Pointer to serve as a member of the Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees.
Resolution approving city business related to travel expenses for Council members Jobeth Hammond and Nikki Nice
Resolution approving city business related to travel expenses for Council members Jobeth Hammond and Nikki Nice.
City Manager's Reports
City Manager's Reports, including a brief mention of 'claim impact'.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Receive and approve the journal of council proceedings.
Requests for uncontested continuances
Various items deferred or struck from the agenda, including 11k deferred to June 21st, 9bv, 9cg, 9ch struck, 11s1 (b, d, e, k, l, m, o) struck, and 11t1 (c, d, i, j, k, l) struck.
Revocable Permit for Stars and Stripes Regatta in the Boathouse District
Revocable permit for the Stars and Stripes Regatta, a one-day event with rowing, dragon boat, canoe/kayak events, food trucks, and fireworks.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Juneteenth on the East
Revocable right-of-way use permit for the Juneteenth on the East festival on June 18, 2022, at NE 23rd Street, featuring concerts, mural expo, dance classes, kid stage, 5k run, and car show.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Docket Items (excluding item n)
Approval of the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket items, excluding item n.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Item n
Approval of OCMFA docket item n, voted on separately after an executive session.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Docket Items a through c
Approval of the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority docket items a through c.
Consent Docket (excluding items 9ai, 9aj, 9ao, 9au)
Approval of general consent docket items.
Consent Docket Item 9ai & 9aj: Street Improvement Program Update
Discussion on the status and funding of the street improvement program, including residential and arterial resurfacing, funded by the Better Streets Safer City initiative, sales tax, and the 2017 bond.
Consent Docket Item 9ao: Final acceptance of sidewalks at Crown Heights Park
Final acceptance of newly constructed sidewalks and solar lighting at Crown Heights Park.
Consent Docket Item 9au: Consultant Review Committee Report and Authorization to Negotiate for City-Wide Drainage Master Plan
Authorization to negotiate with an engineer (Hewlett Zollers) to complete a city-wide drainage master plan, studying five major basins and sub-basins.
Concurrence Docket Items a through k
Approval of concurrence docket items.
Ordinance on final hearing at 14624 SE 104th (AA to RA)
Rezoning from AA to RA.
Ordinance on final hearing at 1424 NW 33rd (R1 to R2)
Rezoning from R1 to R2.
Ordinance on final hearing at 1224 SW 29th (R1 to C3)
Rezoning from R1 to C3.
Ordinance on final hearing at 1925 Eminence Way (PUD153 to R1)
Rezoning from PUD153 to R1.
Ordinance on final hearing at 7601 S Shields Blvd (I1 to I2)
Rezoning from I1 to I2 for an RV sales and service facility.
Ordinance on final hearing at 12610 N Mustang Rd (RA to PUD1846)
Rezoning from RA to PUD1846.
Ordinance on final hearing at 15027 N Macarthur (R201 & C3 to PUD1882)
Rezoning from R201 and C3 to PUD1882 for a mixed office and commercial development (First Liberty Bank).
Ordinance on final hearing at 13300 SE 74th (AA to PUD188)
Rezoning from AA to PUD188.
Ordinance on final hearing at 9211 SE 44th (R1 to PUD1889)
Rezoning from R1 to PUD1889.
Ordinance on final hearing at 4020 & 4021 N McKinley (R1 to SPUD1217)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD1217 for a single-family detached residential infill project, following extensive community engagement.
Ordinance on final hearing at 2215 N Classen Blvd (R2, Gatewood Urban Conservation & Classen Blvd Overlay to SPUD1389)
Rezoning to SPUD1389 to allow a building to be leased for commercial purposes.
Ordinance on final hearing at 4020 S Walker Ave (R1 to SPUD1395)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD1395 to permit a mixed office warehouse development.
Ordinance on final hearing at 13790 N I-35 Service Rd (CHC to SPUD1399)
Rezoning from CHC to SPUD1399 to allow expanded commercial development (pest control company) and address an existing billboard.
Ordinance on final hearing at 1035 NW 112th St (R1 to SPUD1400)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD1400 for office warehouse development.
Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget
Public hearing for the proposed FY23 budget totaling $1.836.1 billion.
Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget
Resolution to adopt the FY23 annual budget.
Public Hearing regarding an ordinance related to human rights (recreation of OKC Human Rights Commission)
Public hearing on the potential re-establishment of the Oklahoma City Human Rights Commission, which was abolished in 1996.
Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures
Public hearing on various dilapidated structures, with some items deferred.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated
Resolution declaring remaining structures dilapidated.
Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures
Public hearing on various unsecured structures, with some items deferred.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured
Resolution declaring remaining structures unsecured.
Public Hearing regarding abandoned buildings
Public hearing on various abandoned buildings, with some items deferred.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned
Resolution declaring remaining buildings abandoned.
Public Hearing regarding Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing on resolutions governing fire sales tax appropriations for FY23.
Resolution to be introduced regarding Fire Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution to be introduced and set for final hearing on June 21st, regarding fire sales tax appropriations for FY23.
Public Hearing regarding Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Public hearing on resolutions governing police sales tax appropriations for FY23.
Resolution to be introduced regarding Police Sales Tax Appropriations
Resolution to be introduced and set for final hearing, regarding police sales tax appropriations for FY23.
Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Antonio Carbajal
Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Antonio Carbajal.
Joint Resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for city employees
Joint resolution authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner PC to represent city employees Jared Tipton, Ashley Copeland, and Jennifer Titus in Scott v. City of OKC.
Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations
Executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with FOP, IAFF, and AFSCME.
Claims recommended for approval (a through e)
Claims recommended for approval.