March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting

A proclamation was read and adopted recognizing March 18, 2022, as Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day in Oklahoma City, highlighting the vital role of Embark public transit professionals.

A resolution was adopted commending Inspector William Lord and Inspector Chris Miller as the 2021 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Police Officers of the Year for their dedication in the Cold Case unit.

A resolution was adopted recognizing Lauren Thacker as the March 2022 Teacher of the Month by Mustang Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.

Two appointments to the Riverfront Redevelopment Authority were approved.

A revocable permit was approved for Nate the Great 8 Inc. to hold the Nate the Great 8 race on March 26th at Lake Overholser.

An activity and use agreement was approved for Arts Council Oklahoma City to present the Festival of the Arts from April 19th through 24th in various downtown locations.

An activity and use agreement was approved for the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation for the 2022 Memorial Marathon Run to Remember on April 23rd and 24th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Artspace at Untitled to hold the Steamroller Print Festival on April 30th on Northeast 3rd Street.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for McNally's Group to hold the McNally St. Patrick's Day block party on March 17th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Oklahoma Family Center for Autism to hold the Run Lucky 5K on March 13th.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Redbud Foundation Inc. to hold the Redbud Classic on April 2nd through 3rd at Northwest 63rd.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Stockyard City Main Street Inc. to hold the Stockyard City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 12th.

The City Council received the recommendations from the law enforcement policy task force and the community policing working group, presented by 21CP Solutions.

Amendment number one to the Professional Services agreement with 21CP Solutions was approved, allowing for continued project management for the implementation of the recommendations.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2800 North Cimarron Road from AA to I1 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning request in Ward 2 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for PC10788, rezoning from R1 to AA in Ward 7, was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning request in Ward 4 was approved with an amendment to the master development plan to delete use unit 8200.12 on track three, addressing concerns about multi-family units.

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning request in Ward 3 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning to permit a mixed-use development in Ward 8 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 4, allowing for a recreational vehicle park, was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 1 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for PUD 1875-12302 North Kelly in Ward 7 was approved with amended TEs.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 2 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 4 for a multi-family infill project was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 1, allowing for signage for On Cue, was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request in Ward 2 was approved with an amendment to specifically allow for a restaurant and food service.

An ordinance on final hearing for a rezoning request at 11120 Southwest 15th in Ward 7, allowing for a doggie daycare, was approved.

A special permit to operate a drinking establishment in the Central Business District at 400 Southwest 25th was approved for the renovation of the Oklahoma Opry and Capitol Hill.

A resolution receiving an amendment to the comprehensive plan, removing the urban future land use typology area layer from the urban low intensity based Luda designation on a 142-acre tract at the southwest corner of Northwest 150th and North Morgan Road, was received.

A resolution receiving an amendment to the comprehensive plan, removing the urban future land use typology area layer from the urban low intensity based Luda designation on a 40-acre tract at the northwest corner of Southeast 104th and South Bryant, was received.

An ordinance on final hearing changing two-hour time limited parking to 15-minute time limited parking on the north side of Northwest 7th near Hudson was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing establishing 45-degree angle on-street parking on the north side of Northwest 9th near Dewey and Walker was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing establishing reserve parking for the physically disabled on the north side of Northwest 9th near Dewey was approved.

An ordinance to be introduced, setting a public hearing for March 15th and final adoption for March 29th, for redistricting and changing ward lines, was introduced.

A resolution declaring structures as dilapidated, except for those previously deferred and struck, was approved.

A resolution declaring structures as unsecured, except for those struck or deferred, was approved.

A resolution declaring buildings as abandoned was approved.

A resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Major J. Snow while he continues to require rehab was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Kayla Roberson vs. the City of OKC was approved.

Claims recommended for denial (items A through D) were denied.

Claims recommended for approval (items A through F) were approved.

MAPS Investment Operating Trust

The trust was created to manage $110 million from the MAPS 4 program for future operations and capital maintenance. The first investment policy was approved, allocating funds to domestic equity, international equity, fixed income, real estate, cash, and alternatives. An $80 million transfer was recommended for youth centers, senior wellness centers, Innovation District, Freedom Center, and beautification.

Revenue Enforcement Report

The report on revenue enforcement, managed by the treasury division, was noted for its role in ensuring the city receives owed revenues.

Sales and Use Tax Report

A strong month in February was reported, with 23% growth in sales tax and 19% overall for the year. Sales and use tax combined were $28.8 million over target, prompting discussions on budget amendments and reserve policy adjustments.

Office of the Mayor - Proclamations and Appointments

Proclamations for Public Transit Professional Appreciation Day, Police Officers of the Year, and Teacher of the Month. Appointments to the Riverfront Redevelopment Authority.

Items from Council

No items were presented by council members.

City Manager Reports

Presentations on Riversport Foundation quarterly report, council priority update, revenue enforcement report, and sales and use tax report.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were deferred to future meetings.

Revocable Permits and Events

Approval of permits for Nate the Great 8 Race, Festival of the Arts, Memorial Marathon, Steamroller Print Festival, McNally's St. Patrick's Day Block Party, Run Lucky 5K, Redbud Classic, and Stockyard City St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items, with specific items pulled for separate discussion and vote.

21CP Solutions Report on Law Enforcement Policy Task Force and Community Policing Working Group Recommendations (BB)

Presentation and discussion of the 85-page report with 39 recommendations regarding de-escalation, accountability, community advisory board, alternatives to armed response, youth outreach, homelessness, and officer wellness.

Amendment Number One to Professional Services Agreement with 21CP Solutions (BC)

Extension of contract with 21CP Solutions for project management of recommendation implementation.

MAPS Investment Operating Trust Update (BO)

Presentation on the first investment policy and recommended $80 million transfer for various MAPS 4 projects.

Fire Station Location Study (BT)

Discussion regarding a study on optimal fire station locations to inform future bond programs and development decisions.

Concurrent Docket

Approval of items A through K.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 2800 North Cimarron Road (11A)

Rezoning from AA to I1.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 2 Zoning (11B)

Zoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - PC10788 Ward 7 (11C)

Rezoning from R1 to AA.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 7 (11D)

Zoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 4 (11E)

Rezoning request with concerns about multi-family units.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 3 (11F)

Zoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 5 (11G)

Zoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 8 (11H)

Rezoning to permit a mixed-use development.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 4 (11I)

Rezoning for a recreational vehicle park.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 1 (11J)

Rezoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - PUD 1875-12302 North Kelly Ward 7 (11K)

Rezoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 5 (11L)

Rezoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 2 (11M)

Rezoning request.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 4 (11N)

Rezoning for a multi-family infill project.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 1 (11O)

Rezoning for On Cue signage.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Ward 2 (11P)

Rezoning request for a dispensary and small farm winery.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11120 Southwest 15th Ward 7 (11Q)

Rezoning for a doggie daycare.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 400 Southwest 25th (11R)

Special permit to operate a drinking establishment.

Resolution Receiving an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - SWC NW 150th & N Morgan Road (11S)

Removing urban future land use typology area layer from urban low intensity designation.

Resolution Receiving an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan - NWC SE 104th & S Bryant (11T)

Removing urban future land use typology area layer from urban low intensity designation.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Time Limited Parking NW 7th (11U)

Changing two-hour time limited parking to 15-minute.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Angle On-Street Parking NW 9th (11V)

Establishing 45-degree angle on-street parking.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Reserve Parking for Disabled NW 9th (11W)

Establishing reserve parking for the physically disabled.

Ordinance to be Introduced - Redistricting (11X)

Changing and describing ward lines of the City of Oklahoma City.

Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures (11Y1)

Discussion and deferral of specific dilapidated structures.

Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated (11Y2)

Declaring structures as dilapidated, except for deferred/struck items.

Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures (11Z1)

Discussion and deferral of specific unsecured structures.

Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured (11Z2)

Declaring structures as unsecured, except for deferred/struck items.

Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings (11AA1)

Discussion and deferral of specific abandoned buildings.

Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned (11AA2)

Declaring buildings as abandoned.

Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Major J. Snow (11AC1)

Approving salary continuation for Major J. Snow for rehab.

Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (11AD1)

Authorizing confession of judgment in Kayla Roberson case.

Claims Recommended for Denial (11AE1)

Denial of various claims.

Claims Recommended for Approval (11AF1)

Approval of various claims.