Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included a proclamation for American Deaf History Month and several revocable permits for community events. Key discussions involved an ARPA allocation for arts and cultural non-profits and a youth homelessness program. A significant debate occurred over an ordinance related to massage businesses, with concerns raised about due process and addressing root causes of human trafficking.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Economic Development Trust and Planning Commission
05:54:00Two appointments, one reappointment and one new appointment, were made to the Economic Development Trust and Planning Commission.
Revocable Permits for Events
09:00:00Multiple revocable permits were approved for various community events, including the OKC Dodgers Rookie League, Walk MS Oklahoma City, 1OKC Street Festival, OSSAA Girls and Boys State Tennis Tournaments, Central Youth Rowing Championship, Outpace Cancer Race, Paseo Arts Festival, and Calderon Dance Festival.
OCMFA Docket Items (A-G, J)
25:00:00The remainder of the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority docket items were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Docket Items (A-C)
25:40:00All items on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority docket were approved with one motion.
ARPA Allocation for Arts and Cultural Non-Profits
26:40:00An agreement was approved to allow Allied Arts to support eligible cultural and arts non-profits with ARPA funds to recover from COVID-19 impacts.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 9500 West Reno (Zoning Change)
42:00:00An ordinance to rezone 9500 West Reno from AA to I2 was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 12700 Southeast 52nd Street (Zoning Change)
42:50:00An ordinance to rezone 12700 Southeast 52nd Street from AA to RA was approved, permitting 10 two-acre lots and 2 five-acre tracks.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1701 Northwest 12th (Zoning Change)
44:00:00An ordinance to rezone 1701 Northwest 12th from R2 to R4 was approved, allowing for the remodel of an existing church into four units.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 10800 Southwest 44th (Zoning Change)
49:00:00An ordinance to rezone 10800 Southwest 44th from AA to PUD1880 was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 8113 South Sunny Lane (Zoning Change)
49:40:00An ordinance to rezone 8113 South Sunny Lane from PUD 1810 to PUD 1884 was approved, permitting retail and light industrial uses.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 6401 North Kelly (Zoning Change)
51:00:00An ordinance to rezone 6401 North Kelly from SPUD1151 and HNO2 to SPD1362 was approved with an amendment to the master design statement, removing two specific use units.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1102 Northeast 6th (Zoning Change)
54:00:00An ordinance to rezone 1102 Northeast 6th from R2 to SPD 1375 was approved as amended, allowing for a temporary food truck area with specific restrictions.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 0800 Northwestern Avenue (Zoning Change)
01:00:00An ordinance to rezone 0800 Northwestern Avenue from C3 to SPUD 1381 was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1627 North Klein (Zoning Change)
01:00:40An ordinance to rezone 1627 North Klein from R1 and UCD to SPUD 1391 was approved, related to a garage apartment project.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 3301 Southeastern Avenue (Zoning Change)
01:02:00An ordinance to rezone 3301 Southeastern Avenue from R1, SPD 760, and SPUD 1251 to SPUD 92 was approved, expanding an industrial lot.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 10501 East Memorial Road (Zoning Change)
01:02:50An ordinance to rezone 10501 East Memorial Road from AA to SPUD 1393 was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Alley Closure (Southwest 5th and Ali)
01:03:20An ordinance to close 118 feet of an east-west alley in Westover Edition was approved to facilitate commercial development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Access Easement Closure (Southwest 89th and County Line)
01:03:50An ordinance to close 703 feet of a 20-foot wide north-south access easement was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Utility Easement Closure (Southwest 131st Terrace)
01:04:10An ordinance to close a five-foot wide utility easement in the Rivendell A Section edition was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Massage Business Regulations
01:25:00An ordinance amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code related to massage businesses was approved, allowing denial or revocation of licenses for businesses with pending charges related to felony violence, sexual misconduct, or drug/weapon offenses.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Police Department Collision Reports
01:25:40An ordinance authorizing non-sworn police department members to prepare and submit collision reports was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Sewers, Solid Waste, and Fees
01:26:00An ordinance relating to sewers, sewage disposal, solid waste utilities, and a general schedule of fees was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Metered Parking Removal (West OKC Blvd)
01:29:00An ordinance removing metered parking on the north side of West Oklahoma City Boulevard was approved to provide spaces for streetcar operations.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Reserved Parking Zone (West OKC Blvd)
01:29:30An ordinance establishing a full-time reserved parking city permit required zone on the north side of West Oklahoma City Boulevard was approved.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
01:35:00A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was approved, with one item deferred for two weeks.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
01:36:00A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was approved, with one item deferred.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
01:37:00A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was approved.
Joint Resolution: GEO-Limited Tax Bond Proceeds Allocation
01:50:00A revised joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, allocating geo-limited tax bond proceeds not to exceed $1,250,000 for a housing project.
Resolution: FY2022 Budget Amendment
01:50:40A resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget for listed funds was approved.
Resolution: Sales Tax Expenditures Amendment
01:51:00A resolution amending the June 22, 2021 resolution approving certain sales tax expenditures was approved.
Resolution: Legal Representation for City Employee
01:51:20A resolution authorizing legal representation for city employee Wade Gourley in the case of Bruner v. City of OKC was approved.
Joint Resolution: Legal Representation for City Employees (OCMFA)
01:51:50A joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for city employees Kelly Cassidy, Brandon Lee, and Robert Reidner in the case of Bruner v. City of OKC was approved.
Joint Resolution: Legal Representation for City Employee (OCMFA)
01:52:10A joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for city employee Brandon Lee in the case of Van Landingham v. City of OKC was approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
01:53:00A claim recommended for denial was approved.
Claim Recommended for Approval
01:53:20A claim recommended for approval was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
OKC Dodgers Rookie League
Memorandum of Understanding with OKC Dodgers Baseball Foundation and USA Softball.
Walk MS Oklahoma City
Revocable permit with the National MS Society.
1OKC Street Festival
Revocable permit with Northeast OKC Renaissance, featuring JB and a large kids zone.
OSSAA Girls and Boys State Tennis Tournaments
Revocable permit with OKC Public Tennis LLC, held at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center.
Central Youth Rowing Championship
Revocable permit with Riversport Foundation, expecting thousands of attendees, in conjunction with Pan American Championships.
Outpace Cancer Race
Revocable right-of-way use permit with OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.
Paseo Arts Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Paseo Artists Association Inc., 45th annual festival with over 100 artists, 18 food vendors, and 52 performers.
Calderon Dance Festival
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Plaza District Chamber of Commerce, inaugural festival honoring Shannon Calderon Primo, featuring choreographer Vincent Patterson.
Brockway Lions Lester Envisioning
Held at Ralph Ellison Library, gathering comments on the future of two structures.
78th Annual Simultaneous Revival
Hosted by the Baptist Ministers Association, with pastors from across the country.
1OKC Weekend
Includes a 'State of Northeast Oklahoma City' event with elected officials and the 1OKC event.
Financial Matters
Sales and Use Tax Report
Report showed strong growth with 29% growth in April, and sales and use tax combined are $32 million over target for the year.
ARPA Funds Allocation for Arts and Cultural Non-Profits
Allied Arts will receive $1 million to support eligible cultural and arts non-profits recovering from COVID-19 impacts. Funds can be used for replacement costs, mitigation, technology, and lost revenues.
Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Contract
A contract was approved to provide funding for planning purposes and compensation for the Youth Action Board as part of a federal program to address youth homelessness.
USA Softball Hall of Fame Connection Trail Amendment
An amendment and change order for the USA Softball Hall of Fame connection trail project, increasing the cost by $163,000 for excavation and pier adjustments.
GEO-Limited Tax Bond Proceeds Allocation
Approval of a revised joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for the allocation of geo-limited tax bond proceeds not to exceed $1,250,000 for a housing project.
FY2022 Budget Amendment
A resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget for listed funds was approved.
Sales Tax Expenditures Amendment
A resolution amending the June 22, 2021 resolution approving certain sales tax expenditures was approved.
Public Comments
Public comments included requests for amendments to animal codes for safer streets, concerns about the closure timeline of the Woodson Senior Center, and issues with ADA compliance regarding scooters and the Arts Festival.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Dilapidated structure at 2701 Northeast 21st Street (deferred to May 10th meeting)
- Unsecured structure (item 11u1t) (deferred to May 10th meeting)
Deadlines
- Woodson Senior Center closure deadline (May 13th)
Watch For
- Updates on the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program's coordinated community plan and RFP process (this summer)
- Legislative committee discussion on Housing Authority appointments (Fall 2023 session)
- Further discussions and potential action on animal codes and scooter regulations
Announcements
- Proclamation of April 2022 as American Deaf History Month in Oklahoma City.
- Passing of Ward 2 resident Scotty Irani, celebrated for his kindness, culinary contributions, and community involvement.
- Passing of Enoch Kelly Haney, recognized for his influence on the state and city.
- Passing of a 112-year-old woman from Guthrie, Miss Thomas.
- Recognition of good neighbors and award recipients in Ward 7, including Miss Joyce Willis and a young lady from Lincoln Terrace.
- 78th Annual Simultaneous Revival by the Baptist Ministers Association took place last week.
- 1OKC Weekend, including a 'State of Northeast Oklahoma City' event, is scheduled to kick off on a Friday before May 7th.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation led by Pastor Aaron Krieger, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Blair Carsey.
Presentation: American Deaf History Month
Proclamation of April 2022 as American Deaf History Month, with comments from Councilwoman Hammond and Jennifer Fannin, President of the Deaf Club.
Appointments to Economic Development Trust and Planning Commission
Reappointment and appointment to the Economic Development Trust and Planning Commission.
Public Hearing: Ordinance related to Motor Vehicles
Public hearing for an ordinance related to motor vehicles, previously discussed.
City Manager Reports
Claims and payroll, and sales and use tax report, noting strong sales tax growth.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of items 6a and 6b.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Several items related to dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned structures were stricken from the agenda due to owner repairs or securing.
Revocable Permits and Events (8a-8h)
Approval of multiple revocable permits for various community events.
OCMFA Docket Items (A-J)
Discussion and approval of Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority items, including executive sessions for items H and I.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Docket Items (A-C)
Approval of Oklahoma City Public Property Authority items.
Consent Docket
Approval of the consent docket, with specific items pulled for discussion.
Item T: ARPA Allocation for Arts and Cultural Non-Profits
Presentation and discussion on the allocation of ARPA funds to support non-profits in the arts and cultural sector through Allied Arts.
Item U: Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Contract
Discussion on a contract for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program, providing funding for planning and compensating the Youth Action Board.
Item AB: USA Softball Hall of Fame Connection Trail Amendment
Discussion on an amendment and change order for the USA Softball Hall of Fame connection trail project.
Item AL and AM: Easement Grants/Acceptances
Clarification on the nature of easement grants and acceptances.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of items A through Q on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 9500 West Reno (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 9500 West Reno from AA to I2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 12700 Southeast 52nd Street (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 12700 Southeast 52nd Street from AA to RA.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1701 Northwest 12th (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 1701 Northwest 12th from R2 to R4, for a church remodel into four units.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 10800 Southwest 44th (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 10800 Southwest 44th from AA to PUD1880.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 8113 South Sunny Lane (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 8113 South Sunny Lane from PUD 1810 to PUD 1884.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 6401 North Kelly (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 6401 North Kelly from SPUD1151 and HNO2 to SPD1362, with an amended master design statement.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1102 Northeast 6th (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 1102 Northeast 6th from R2 to SPD 1375, for a temporary food truck area.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 0800 Northwestern Avenue (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 0800 Northwestern Avenue from C3 to SPUD 1381.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 1627 North Klein (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 1627 North Klein from R1 and UCD to SPUD 1391, for a garage apartment.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 3301 Southeastern Avenue (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 3301 Southeastern Avenue from R1, SPD 760, and SPUD 1251 to SPUD 92, for an industrial lot expansion.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: 10501 East Memorial Road (Zoning Change)
Ordinance to rezone 10501 East Memorial Road from AA to SPUD 1393.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Alley Closure (Southwest 5th and Ali)
Ordinance to close 118 feet of an east-west alley in Westover Edition.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Access Easement Closure (Southwest 89th and County Line)
Ordinance to close 703 feet of a north-south access easement.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Utility Easement Closure (Southwest 131st Terrace)
Ordinance to close a five-foot wide utility easement in the Rivendell A Section edition.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Massage Business Regulations
Ordinance amending the Oklahoma City Municipal Code related to massage businesses.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Police Department Collision Reports
Ordinance authorizing non-sworn police department members to prepare and submit collision reports.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Sewers, Solid Waste, and Fees
Ordinance relating to sewers, sewage disposal, solid waste utilities, and a general schedule of fees.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Metered Parking Removal (West OKC Blvd)
Ordinance removing metered parking on the north side of West Oklahoma City Boulevard.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Reserved Parking Zone (West OKC Blvd)
Ordinance establishing a full-time reserved parking city permit required zone on the north side of West Oklahoma City Boulevard.
Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures, with one item deferred.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Resolution declaring structures as dilapidated, excluding deferred items.
Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures, with one item deferred.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
Resolution declaring structures as unsecured, excluding deferred items.
Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Resolution declaring buildings as abandoned, excluding previously struck items.
Public Hearing: Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust (W1)
Public hearing regarding the allocation of geo-limited tax bond proceeds.
Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust (W3)
Revised joint resolution approving the allocation of geo-limited tax bond proceeds not to exceed $1,250,000.
Public Hearing: FY2022 Budget Amendment (X1)
Public hearing regarding an amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget.
Resolution Adopting FY2022 Budget Amendment (X2)
Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget for listed funds.
Public Hearing: Sales Tax Expenditures Amendment (Y1)
Public hearing regarding amending the resolution approving certain sales tax expenditures.
Resolution Amending Sales Tax Expenditures (Y2)
Resolution amending the June 22, 2021 resolution approving certain sales tax expenditures.
Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation (Z1)
Resolution authorizing legal representation for city employee Wade Gourley.
Joint Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation (AA1)
Joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for city employees Kelly Cassidy, Brandon Lee, and Robert Reidner.
Joint Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation (AB1)
Joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for city employee Brandon Lee.
Request to Enter Executive Session (AC)
Request to enter executive session for confidential communications concerning listed cases.
Claim Recommended for Denial (AD1A)
Claim recommended for denial.
Claim Recommended for Approval (AE1)
Claim recommended for approval.