April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting

Resolution commending Sergeant Felix Valadez for 15 years of service, particularly his integral role in the Homeless Outreach Team and building trusting relationships.

Resolution commending Jeremy Beach, Fred Cavner, and Kendall Hamilton for their work in the Streets, Traffic and Drainage Maintenance division, prioritizing employee safety and developing training programs.

Resolution recognizing Cynthia Johnson, a special education autism teacher, for her dedication to student success and extensive community volunteerism.

Councilman James Cooper was officially appointed to serve as Vice Mayor for the six-month period beginning April 13th.

Multiple appointments to various city boards, trusts, and commissions were approved, despite concerns raised about diversity in the selection process.

An ordinance was introduced to align city traffic laws with state law, allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yields and red lights as stop signs after stopping.

A significant amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget was approved, increasing it by $85.4 million due to higher-than-expected sales and use tax revenues, funding capital projects, federal matching, and operational costs.

A resolution was approved to amend current budgeting and financial planning policies, increasing the general fund operating reserve range to 17-22% and establishing a capital maintenance reserve.

Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2022

An $85.4 million increase to the city's budget due to higher-than-expected sales and use tax revenues, allocated to capital projects, federal matching funds, and operational costs.

Riversport Foundation Agreement Amendment

Provided a $1 million COVID-19 pandemic relief supplement for FY21-22, re-established the $1.5 million management fee for FY22-23, integrated a capital maintenance provision, and allowed for an increase in the board of directors.

Allocation of General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Proceeds for Affordable Housing (Creston Hills)

Proposed allocation of funds not to exceed $1,250,000 for an affordable housing project, which was deferred for further discussion.

Fire Sales Tax Expenditure Resolution Amendment

Resolution to amend the fire sales tax resolution, granting authority to spend increased tax revenue on firefighting tools/equipment and a firefighter recruit overage program.

Budgeting and Financial Planning Policies Amendment

Resolution to amend financial policies, increasing the general fund operating reserve range from 17% to 22% and establishing a capital maintenance reserve for funds exceeding 22%.

Proclamation: Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2022)

Recognized to bring attention to the maternal healthcare crisis in the black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity rates among black women.

Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2022)

Promoted awareness of healthy child development, positive parenting practices, and community support for families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Proclamation: Litter Blitz 2022 (April 2022)

Annual effort by OKC Beautiful and the City to clean up neighborhoods, parks, streets, and businesses to beautify Oklahoma City.

Proclamation: Festival of the Arts Week (April 19-24, 2022)

Recognized the 56th annual festival produced by Arts Council Oklahoma City, featuring visual, culinary, and performing arts.

Resolution: Sergeant Felix Valadez, April 2022 Employee of the Month

Commending Sgt. Valadez for 15 years of service in the police department, particularly his work with the Homeless Outreach Team.

Resolution: Jeremy Beach, Fred Cavner, Kendall Hamilton, Q1 2022 Quarterly Safety Stars

Commending the Streets, Traffic and Drainage Maintenance division safety team for their work in employee safety and training programs.

Resolution: Cynthia Johnson, April 2022 Teacher of the Month

Commending Cynthia Johnson, a special education autism teacher, for her dedication to student success and community involvement.

Notification: James Cooper to serve as Vice Mayor

Official notification for Councilman James Cooper to serve as Vice Mayor for the six-month period beginning April 13th, 2022.

Appointments: To various boards, trusts, and commissions (Items D-P)

Appointments to Board of Adjustment, Board of Appeals, Building Code Commission, Civic Center Foundation, MAPS 3 & 4 Citizens Advisory Boards, Mechanical Code Review and Appeals Commission, OKC Economic Development Trust, OKC Golf Commission, Mary Gardens Foundation, and Trails Advisory Committee.

Ordinance: Relating to motor vehicles and traffic (Idaho Stop for bicycles)

Introduction of an ordinance to legalize the 'Idaho Stop' treatment of traffic control devices for bicycles, aligning city ordinance with state law.

Journal of Council Proceedings: Items 6a and 6b

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Revocable Permit: Girls on the Run of Central Oklahoma for Celebratory 5k

Approval of a revocable permit for an event on May 7th at Stars and Stripes Park.

Memorandum of Understanding: With Perfect Game Midwest for OKC Challenge Youth Fast Pitch Softball Tournament

Approval of an MOU for a youth fast pitch softball tournament from June 4th-6th.

OCMFA Items: Items a through g

Approval of routine Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority business.

OCPA Items: Items a through c

Approval of routine Oklahoma City Public Property Authority business.

Resolution: Supporting Amtrak Heartland Flyer expansion

Expressing support for the expansion of the Heartland Flyer north to Kansas to connect with the broader Amtrak system.

Resolution: Regarding TIF District 15 (Northeast Renaissance Project Area)

Removing four locations from TIF District 15 to be renamed as TIF B, while keeping the Homeland side and Marcus Garvey as TIF 15.

Budget Amendment: To Fiscal Year 2022 budget

Increasing the budget by $85.4 million due to higher-than-expected sales and use tax revenues, funding capital projects, federal matching, and operational costs.

Resolution: Amending agreement with Riversport Foundation

Re-establishing management fee, providing $1M COVID relief, integrating capital maintenance provision, and allowing board expansion.

Resolution: Amending consultant study for Riversport

To evaluate the operations and maintenance of the Riversport facility.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 14624 SE 104th St (AA to RA)

Zoning change from AA to RA.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 300 W Britton Rd (R1 to Neighborhood Business District)

Zoning change for a windowless concrete building to allow for commercial development.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 11130 N Council Rd (PUD 1388 to PUD 1881)

Zoning change from PUD 1388 to PUD 1881.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 1000 NW 50th St (SPUD 662 to SPUD 1367)

Zoning change to allow a personal storage facility, with amendments for landscaping and a pickup-only window.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 1801 S Jordan Ave (R1, I1, AE2 to SPUD 1379)

Zoning change from R1, I1, and AE2 to SPUD 1379.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 10800 Northwestern Ave (C3 to SPUD 1381)

Zoning change from C3 to SPUD 1381.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 1612 S Czech Hall Rd (C3 to SPUD 1382)

Zoning change from C3 to SPUD 1382.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 4641 NW 63rd (SPUD 1240 to SPUD 1383)

Zoning change from SPUD 1240 to SPUD 1383 for a personal storage facility.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): 4301 SE 118th St (SPUD 851 to SPUD 1384)

Zoning change from SPUD 851 to SPUD 1384 to allow for a slightly larger house.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): Changing street names to Burgundy East, Burgundy West, and Burgundy Drive

Renaming existing streets for easier pronunciation.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): To close east-west alley of Block 1 of the Off-Field Edition

Alley closure east of South Classen and south of Southwest Fifth.

Ordinance (Final Hearing): To close the east 375 feet of the east-west alley in Block 2 of the Hurst Edition

Alley closure east of North Santa Fe and south of Northeast 38th.

Public Hearing: Regarding proposed ordinance change relating to massage

Public hearing on changes to massage regulations.

Public Hearing: Regarding proposed ordinance change relating to the collection of collision reports

Public hearing on changes to the collection of collision reports.

Public Hearing: Regarding proposed changes to the water fees

Public hearing on proposed changes to water fees.

Public Hearing: Regarding dilapidated structures (11s1)

Public hearing on various dilapidated structures.

Resolution: Declaring structures dilapidated (11s2)

Declaring structures dilapidated, excluding one deferred item.

Public Hearing: Regarding unsecured structures (11t1)

Public hearing on various unsecured structures.

Resolution: Declaring structures unsecured (11t2)

Declaring structures unsecured, excluding one deferred item.

Public Hearing: Regarding abandoned buildings (11u1)

Public hearing on various abandoned buildings.

Resolution: Declaring buildings abandoned (11u2)

Declaring buildings abandoned.

Public Hearing: Regarding joint resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust approving GO bond proceeds for affordable housing (Creston Hills)

Public hearing on the allocation of $1.25 million in general obligation limited tax bond proceeds for an affordable housing project.

Joint Resolution: With OKC Economic Development Trust approving GO bond proceeds for affordable housing (Creston Hills)

Allocation of $1.25 million in general obligation limited tax bond proceeds for an affordable housing project.

Public Hearing: Regarding amendment of June 22, 2021 resolution approving fire sales tax expenditures (11w1)

Public hearing on amending the fire sales tax resolution to allow spending on specific projects.

Resolution: Amending June 22, 2021 resolution approving fire sales tax expenditures (11w2)

Amending the fire sales tax resolution to authorize spending on firefighting tools/equipment and a firefighter recruit overage program.

Resolution: Amending current budgeting and financial planning policies

Updating financial policies to increase the general fund operating reserve range to 17-22% and establish a capital maintenance reserve.

Resolution: Authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment (Hard Luck v City of OKC)

Authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in a legal case.

Resolution: Authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment (Sledge v City of OKC)

Authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in a legal case.

Claims: Recommended for approval (11aa)

Approval of various claims.