Meeting Summary
The City Council convened its first teleconference meeting, approving a $5.5 million Small Business Continuity Fund to provide grants, forgivable loans, and technical assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council also successfully issued over $111 million in general obligation bonds at favorable interest rates. An ordinance to increase parking penalties for blocking the streetcar was deferred to July 21st to allow for the implementation and evaluation of new signage.
Key Decisions & Votes
Police in Schools Contract
16:40Approved the contract with OKC Public School District for campus resource officers. Councilwoman Hammond expressed concerns about the $2 million cost and the use of police in schools versus other safety measures like counselors.
Rezoning 9507 West Memorial Road
22:50Approved rezoning from AA to PUD 1742 for modified office and residential use. The vote was reconsidered after Councilman Cooper requested to change his vote to 'no' due to his planning commissioner's opposition regarding residential sprinklers.
OKC Small Business Continuity Fund
1:06:50Approved a joint resolution allocating $5.5 million from GO limited tax bond proceeds to establish the OKC Small Business Continuity Fund. The fund includes incentive payments up to $10,000, no-interest forgivable loans up to $50,000, low-interest loans up to $100,000, and technical assistance for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
2020 Census Day Designation
1:24:20Adopted a resolution encouraging residents to respond to the 2020 Census and designating April 1st as Census Day, emphasizing the importance of a complete count for federal funding and representation.
Financial Matters
General Obligation Bond Refunding (Series 2010)
Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, not to exceed $35 million, to refinance existing 2010 bonds. Expected to achieve over 4% in present value savings, approximately $1.5 million.
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment
Resolution adopting an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, primarily adding MAPS 4 funds.
OKC Small Business Continuity Fund Allocation
Allocation of $5.5 million from General Obligation Limited Tax Bond proceeds to establish a fund providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including grants, forgivable loans, and technical assistance.
General Obligation Bond Series 2020 Award
Awarded the purchase of $51,265,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2020 to JP Morgan Securities LLC with a true interest cost of 2.614628%.
General Obligation Bonds Taxable Series 2020 Award
Awarded the purchase of $60,215,000 General Obligation Bonds Taxable Series 2020 to Citigroup Global Markets Incorporated with a true interest cost of 2.685850%.
Public Comments
Three citizens provided comments. Questions were raised regarding the specifics of forgivable loans, eligibility for independent contractors, application turnaround times, and the potential for federal funding. Concerns were also voiced about ensuring broad outreach to minority and black-owned businesses and the need for long-term solutions beyond the immediate crisis. Additionally, comments touched on the effectiveness of signage for streetcar parking enforcement.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance on parking penalties for blocking the streetcar (deferred to July 21st)
- Item 8a1 (deferred to April 28th)
Deadlines
- April 1st: Census Day (encouraging residents to respond to the 2020 Census).
Watch For
- Judiciary Committee to propose extending the penalty reduction program (Judicial Order 205) on April 14th.
Announcements
- Councilman Todd Stone will become Vice Mayor on April 8th.
- The city's Public Information Office was commended for its rapid, clear communication, including new Spanish social media accounts, during the pandemic.
- Restore OKC and Skyline Urban Ministries held a food giveaway, feeding over 100 families.
- Douglas High School and Menace Lakeview have been added to the school meals program for youth aged 0-18.
- Fairview Baptist Church also conducted a food giveaway.
- The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum's 'Cowboy Tim' on Twitter and the OKC Zoo's 'Zoo at Two' online programs were highlighted for providing community engagement during social distancing.
- Physicians Week was recognized, with thanks to all physicians working during the pandemic.
- The passing of Gerald Rappaport, General Manager of the Skirvin Hotel, at age 58 was noted with condolences.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor: Notification of Vice Mayor and Appointments to Commissions
Notification that Councilman Todd Stone will become Vice Mayor on April 8th, and appointments to KATA, HP City County Health, OKC Park Commission, Riverfront Redevelopment Authority, Riverfront Design Committee, and Traffic Commission. Item C was corrected to John Milner.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.
8A1 Request for Uncontested Continuance
Request for uncontested continuance for an item.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-F
Approval of items A through F for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items
Approval of three items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll
Adoption of the one item under OCEAT, typically claims and payroll.
6F1 Magnus Leadership Training
Discussion regarding the continuation of a leadership training program for the police department, focusing on in-depth crisis management skills for all supervisors.
6AS Police in Schools Contract
Contract with OKC Public School District for campus resource officers in secondary and high schools, providing security and violence deterrence. Discussion included concerns about the cost versus other safety measures.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Approval of all remaining items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion or vote.
Concurrence Docket Items A-J
Approval of items A through J on the concurrence docket.
8A2 Rezoning 9507 West Memorial Road
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from AA to PUD 1742 to permit modified office and residential use. Discussion included the deletion of a residential sprinkler requirement due to rural fire response times.
8A3 Rezoning 1620 North Blackwelder Avenue
Application to rezone from SPUD 942 to SPUD 1162 to permit an Airbnb/home sharing in the Plaza District.
8A4 Rezoning 3237 Northwest 192nd Street
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone property from PUD 1686 to SPUD 1194 to permit office development.
8B Closing West Park Place Right of Way
Ordinance on final hearing to close the south ten feet of West Park Place right of way between Classen and Western for a senior housing development.
8C Parking Penalties for Blocking Streetcar
Ordinance on final hearing regarding parking penalties for blocking the streetcar route. Discussion focused on deferring the item to allow for signage to be placed in identified 'hot spot' areas before considering increased fines.
8D Public Hearing: Feeding Animals in City Parks and City Property
Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to feeding animals in city parks and other city property.
8K1 Public Hearing: GO Bond Refunding Series 2010
Public hearing regarding the refunding of certain outstanding portions of the city's General Obligation Bond Series 2010.
8K2 Resolution: Sale and Issuance of GO Refunding Bonds
Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $35 million, aiming for over 4% savings.
8L1 Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures, excluding those previously stricken from the agenda.
8L2 Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring certain structures as dilapidated.
8M1 Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures, excluding those previously stricken from the agenda.
8M2 Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring certain structures as unsecured.
8N1 Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings, excluding those previously stricken from the agenda.
8N2 Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring certain buildings as abandoned.
8O1 Public Hearing: FY2020 Budget Amendment
Public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 budget amendment, mostly adding MAPS 4 funds.
8O2 Resolution: Adopting FY2020 Budget Amendment
Resolution adopting the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
8P OKC Small Business Continuity Fund
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving an allocation of $5.5 million from GO limited tax bond proceeds to establish the OKC Small Business Continuity Fund, providing financial assistance and technical support to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
8E1 Award Purchase: GO Bond Series 2020
Award purchase of $51,265,000 City of Oklahoma City General Obligation Bond Series 2020 to JP Morgan Securities LLC, the bidder offering the lowest true interest cost of 2.614628%.
8E2 Ordinance: Issuance of GO Bonds Series 2020
Ordinance on final hearing with an emergency providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the sum of $51,265,000.
8F Resolution: Sale of GO Bonds Series 2020
Resolution authorizing the sale of $51,265,000 of General Obligation Bonds Series 2020.
8G
Item G was previously stricken from the agenda.
8H1 Award Purchase: GO Bonds Taxable Series 2020
Award purchase of $60,215,000 City of Oklahoma City General Obligation Bonds Taxable Series 2020 to Citigroup Global Markets Incorporated, the bidder offering the lowest true interest cost of 2.685850%.
8H2 Ordinance: Issuance of GO Bonds Taxable Series 2020
Ordinance on final hearing with an emergency providing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds Taxable Series 2020 in the sum of $60,215,000.
8I Resolution: Sale of GO Bonds Taxable Series 2020
Resolution authorizing the sale of $60,215,000 in General Obligation Bonds Taxable Series 2020.
8J
Item J was previously stricken from the agenda.
8Q1 Resolution: Salary Continuation for Lt. Kevin Bryant
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Kevin Bryant.
8R Resolution: Confess Judgment in Dawson v City of OKC
Resolution authorizing the municipal councilor to confess judgment without amending liability in the United States District Court case titled Dawson v City of OKC.
8S Resolution: Confess Judgment in Knutson v City of OKC
Resolution authorizing the municipal councilor to confess judgment without any liability in the United States District Court case styled Knutson v City of OKC.
8T1 Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial.
9A1 Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval.
10A Resolution: 2020 Census Day
Resolution encouraging residents to respond to the 2020 Census and designating April 1st as Census Day.
11 City Manager Reports: Claims and Payroll
Report on claims and payroll, with thanks to city leadership and employees for their service during the crisis.