Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed various zoning and development proposals, including significant infrastructure projects for sidewalks and street improvements, and approved renovation plans for FD Moon Middle School. The meeting also focused heavily on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with council members discussing measures to support vulnerable populations and local businesses. Financial resolutions related to the MAPS 4 use tax and budget amendments were adopted, and an ordinance to prohibit feeding wildlife was introduced.
Key Decisions & Votes
Journal of Council Proceedings
01:20The journal of council proceedings was approved.
Revocable Permits and Continuances
02:00Several revocable permits and items under uncontested continuances were stricken due to current circumstances.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
12:50All items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Public Properties Authority Items
13:40All items for the Oklahoma City Public Properties Authority were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items
14:30All items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved unanimously.
Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Grant for Filling Station
16:00An agreement for a brownfield cleanup revolving loan grant for the Filling Station, part of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center and Freedom Center renovation, was approved as part of the consent docket.
Sidewalks for Scheidler Elementary School
18:00An agreement with the Department of Transportation for a federal transportation enhancement grant to add sidewalks to Scheidler Elementary School was approved as part of the consent docket.
Better Street Safer City Program Implementation Plan Amendment
20:00An amendment to the program implementation plan for the Better Street Safer City program, adding one residential and 18 arterial streets totaling $24.5 million, was approved as part of the consent docket.
FD Moon Middle School Renovation Plans
30:00Plans and specifications for the renovation of FD Moon Middle School, including code upgrades, HVAC, ADA compliance, and a secure entrance, were approved as part of the consent docket.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
37:00All remaining items on the consent docket were approved unanimously.
Concurrence Docket Items
38:00All items on the concurrence docket were approved unanimously.
Zoning Application at 13200 Northeast 50th Street
40:40A zoning application to change from R1 to SPD1190 was denied due to lack of communication from the applicant and existing property violations.
Zoning Application at 9900 North Kelly
42:20A zoning change from R1 to PUD 1693 for commercial and office use was approved.
Zoning Application at 19000 Tara Place
43:30A zoning change from R1 to PUD 1736 was approved following a compromise with neighbors.
Zoning Application at 7300 North Classen Boulevard
47:00A zoning change from PUD 1618 to PUD 1751 was approved to reintroduce common mixed-use development uses, such as a dentist office, into an existing project.
Zoning Application at 11111 Northwest 36th Street
49:40A zoning change from R1 to SPD1171 was approved to allow for additional parking behind an existing building, improving walkability.
Zoning Application at 1129 Northwest 26th Street
51:40A zoning change from NB to SPUD1176 for a multi-family project was approved.
Zoning Application at 8411 South Walker Avenue
52:40A zoning change from O2 to SPD1187 was approved.
Zoning Application at 9817 Southwestern
54:00A zoning change from O2 to SPOD1188 was approved to allow an existing vacant building to be used as a salon with associated retail.
Amendment to Master Design Statement for 1145 and 1151 North Ellison
55:00An amendment to the master design statement related to a multi-family development was approved.
Zoning Application at 1145 and 1151 North Ellison
55:30A zoning change from R3 to SPUD1193 for a multi-family development was approved.
Special Permit for Rehab Hospital at 7900 Mid-America Boulevard
56:20A special permit to operate a high-impact institutional use and rehab hospital in an industrial district was approved.
Introduction of Ordinance to Prohibit Feeding Wildlife
1:00:00An ordinance to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in city parks, lake reservations, and the North Canadian River corridor recreation area was introduced for future consideration.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
1:01:40A resolution declaring certain structures dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
1:02:40A resolution declaring certain structures unsecured was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
1:03:30A resolution declaring certain buildings abandoned was adopted.
Joint Resolution Approving Cox Center Booking Policy
1:07:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority approving an updated booking policy for the Cox Convention Center was adopted.
Resolution Approving Allocation to One Red Oak LLC (Harmony Project)
1:08:20A resolution approving an allocation of $200,000 to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony Project was adopted.
Resolution Approving Allocation for Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 Renovation
1:09:20A resolution approving an allocation of $5,958,750 from TIF Number 8 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project was adopted.
Resolution Relating to Administration of MAPS 4 Use Tax
1:14:00A resolution naming the use tax as the MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund and directing administrative actions, including allocations for MAPS office, police/fire fleet, and other capital needs, was adopted.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing for FY2020 Budget Amendment
1:18:00A resolution setting a public hearing date of March 31, 2020, for a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget was adopted.
Salary Continuation for Lieutenant David Brown
1:18:40A resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Brown was approved.
Salary Continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon
1:19:10A resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon was approved.
Joint Resolution Authorizing Counsel for Municipal Employees
1:19:50A joint resolution authorizing counsel to represent municipal employees in a district court case was approved.
Claim Recommended for Denial
1:22:00A claim recommended for denial was denied.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:22:30Various claims recommended for approval were approved.
Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (Brewer v. City of OKC)
1:44:00A resolution authorizing a municipal counselor to confess judgment in the case of Brewer v. City of OKC was approved following an executive session.
Financial Matters
Scheidler Elementary Sidewalks Grant
Federal transportation enhancement grant for sidewalks. City providing $75,000, ODOT providing $225,000.
Better Street Safer City Program Implementation Plan Amendment
Addition of one residential and 18 arterial streets to the program.
Allocation to One Red Oak LLC (Harmony Project)
Allocation for the Harmony Project.
Allocation for Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 Renovation Project
Allocation from TIF Number 8 for the renovation project.
MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund Administration
Allocation for MAPS office operations (estimated $41 million over project life), police and fire fleet replacement (capped at $112 million, estimated 65%), and other capital needs (estimated $18 million, 11%).
FY2020 Budget Amendment
Incorporating MAPS 4 sales tax ($13.6 million) and MAPS 4 use tax ($2.3 million) collections for the remainder of the fiscal year, totaling a $16.4 million budget increase.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of various claims.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One expressed concerns about the Freedom Center project, alleging civil rights violations and improper money allocation, and threatened litigation. The other commented on the need for improved ADA compliance in sidewalks, issues with scooters, and requested assistance with public transit accessibility.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Executive session request (Item 9T)
- City Council priority presentation on promoting safe and secure and thriving neighborhoods (Item 12A)
- Revocable permits (Items 6a-d)
- Dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned structures (Items 9g1, 9h1, 9i1) to be revisited if circumstances change
Watch For
- Final consideration of the streetcar parking fine ordinance (Item 9E) at the next meeting.
- Public hearing for the ordinance to prohibit feeding wildlife (Item 9F) on March 31st, with final hearing on April 14th.
- Public hearing for the FY2020 budget amendment (Item 9N) on March 31st.
- An update from Russell Evans on sales tax impact, likely mid-May or June.
Announcements
- Council members attended the National League of Cities conference, met with Congresswoman Horn and Senator Lankford's staff, and visited the African-American Museum.
- Thanks extended to Boys and Girls Club and PIA on Linwood for their community work.
- Neighborhood associations (Coronado North, Coronado Heights, Camelot) canceled meetings to promote social distancing.
- Strong encouragement for young people to stay home and practice social distancing to flatten the curve of COVID-19.
- Uptown 23rd Street District businesses are moving to take-out only.
- Concerns raised for service industry workers and those living paycheck to paycheck due to economic impacts of COVID-19.
- City of OKC has halted water disconnections to ensure handwashing capabilities.
- Request for OKC Chamber of Commerce to work with businesses to mitigate impact on service industry workers.
- Encouragement for citizens to buy gift cards and shop online to support local businesses.
- Thanks to airport and zoo for proactive stances during the crisis.
- Thanks to Municipal Courts for delaying dockets and releasing inmates on city charges.
- Updates on food insecurity resources: Restore OKC market (Mon-Fri, 9 AM-6 PM, 2020 NE 27th St), Skyline Ministry food distribution (Mount Triumph, 11 AM, 7 Abram Ross Ave), Infant Crisis Services (drive-through visits, 405-528-3663).
- Homeland stores offering early shopping hours (7-8 AM) for at-risk individuals.
- Concerns about medical marijuana dispensaries and related crime, with a request to defer future zoning requests.
- Reminder for Census 2020 participation.
- Star Spencer 7th grade class won the Thunder Stat Lab, awarded $5,000 in technology and Nike shoes.
- Millwood won first place in their robotics program.
- Recognition of Women's History Month, U.S. Capitol suffrage exhibit, and the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Club banner.
- Recognition of five female African-American mayors in Oklahoma from Tatum, Clearview, Red Bird, and Langston.
- City Manager reported expected significant drop in sales tax revenues due to COVID-19, with plans to reduce costs and implement a travel ban for employees.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Economic Development Activities Presentation
Presentation by Roy Williams on economic development activities with the Chamber.
Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Item 5: Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Discussion of items to be stricken or continued due to current circumstances.
Items 6a-d: Revocable Permits
Requests for revocable permits.
OCMFA Items a-h
Items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items a-c
Items for the Oklahoma City Public Properties Authority.
OCEAT Items a-b
Items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket Item 7L: Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Grant
Agreement for the Filling Station, part of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center and Freedom Center renovation.
Consent Docket Item 7AA: Agreement with Department of Transportation
Enhancement grant to add sidewalks to Scheidler Elementary School.
Consent Docket Item 7AH: Amendment to Better Street Safer City Program Implementation Plan
Authorization of additional street projects, including residential and 18 arterial streets, for the Better Street Safer City sales tax program.
Consent Docket Item 7AT: FD Moon Middle School Renovation Plans and Specifications
Approval of plans and specifications for the renovation of FD Moon Middle School.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Various items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion.
Concurrence Docket Items 8a-l
Various items on the concurrence docket.
Item 9A1: Ordinance at 9900 North Kelly
Zoning change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to PUD 1693 (Planned Unit Development).
Item 9A2: Ordinance at 19000 Tara Place
Zoning change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to PUD 1736 (Planned Unit Development).
Item 9A3: Ordinance at 7300 North Classen Boulevard
Zoning change from PUD 1618 to PUD 1751 (Planned Unit Development) to reintroduce common mixed-use development uses.
Item 9A4: Ordinance at 11111 Northwest 36th Street
Zoning change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to SPD 1171 (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for parking and property upgrade.
Item 9A5: Ordinance at 1129 Northwest 26th Street
Zoning change from NB (Neighborhood Business District) to SPUD 1176 (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for a multi-family project.
Item 9A6: Ordinance at 8411 South Walker Avenue
Zoning change from O2 (General Office District) to SPD 1187 (Simplified Planned Unit Development).
Item 9A7: Ordinance at 9817 Southwestern
Zoning change from O2 (General Office District) to SPOD 1188 (Simplified Planned Unit Development) to allow a salon with retail.
Item 9B: Ordinance at 13200 Northeast 50th Street
Zoning change from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to SPD 1190 (Simplified Planned Unit Development).
Item 9C1: Amendment to Master Design Statement
Amendment related to a multi-family development at 1145 and 1151 North Ellison.
Item 9C2: Ordinance at 1145 and 1151 North Ellison
Zoning change from R3 (Medium-Density Residential) to SPUD 1193 (Simplified Planned Unit Development) for a multi-family development.
Item 9D: Special Permit for Rehab Hospital
Special permit to operate a high-impact institutional use and rehab hospital in the I2 (Moderate Industrial) district at 7900 Mid-America Boulevard.
Item 9E: Public Hearing for Ordinance on Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to motor vehicles and traffic, specifically streetcar parking fines.
Item 9F: Ordinance to Prohibit Feeding Wildlife
Introduction of an ordinance to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in city parks, lake reservations, and the North Canadian River corridor recreation area.
Item 9G1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing for various dilapidated structures.
Item 9G2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring certain structures dilapidated.
Item 9H1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing for various unsecured structures.
Item 9H2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring certain structures unsecured.
Item 9I1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing for various abandoned buildings.
Item 9I2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring certain buildings abandoned.
Item 9J: Joint Resolution with OCPPA Approving Cox Center Booking Policy
Joint resolution approving the booking policy for the Cox Convention Center.
Item 9K1: Public Hearing Regarding Allocation to One Red Oak LLC
Public hearing for an allocation to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony Project.
Item 9K2: Resolution Approving Allocation to One Red Oak LLC
Resolution approving an allocation of $200,000 to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony Project.
Item 9L1: Public Hearing Regarding Allocation for Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2
Public hearing for an allocation from TIF Number 8 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project.
Item 9L2: Resolution Approving Allocation for Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2
Resolution approving an allocation of $5,958,750 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project.
Item 9M: Resolution Relating to Administration of MAPS 4 Use Tax
Resolution naming the use tax as the MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund and directing administrative actions.
Item 9N: Resolution Setting Public Hearing for FY2020 Budget Amendment
Resolution setting a public hearing date of March 31, 2020, for a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget.
Item 9O1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Lieutenant David Brown
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Brown.
Item 9P1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon.
Item 9Q1: Joint Resolution with OCMFA Authorizing Counsel
Joint resolution authorizing counsel to represent municipal employees in a district court case.
Item 9R1: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment
Resolution authorizing a municipal counselor to confess judgment in the case of Brewer v. City of OKC.
Item 9R2: Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion to enter executive session to discuss Item 9R1.
Item 9S: Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion to enter executive session to discuss the tort claim of Ricky Carter.
Item 9T: Executive Session Request
Request to enter executive session.
Item 9U1: Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim recommended for denial.
Item 10A1: Claims Recommended for Approval
Various claims recommended for approval.
Item 11: Public Hearing Regarding Telecommunication Towers Ordinance
Public hearing for a proposed ordinance change related to zoning and planning code for telecommunication towers.
Item 12: City Manager Reports
City Manager's reports, including updates on sales and use tax collections and COVID-19 response.
Item 12A: City Council Priority Presentation
Presentation on promoting safe, secure, and thriving neighborhoods.
Item 13: Citizens to Be Heard
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.