Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several zoning changes and numerous revocable permits for upcoming community events. Key discussions included a proposed medical marijuana dispensary, which was deferred due to neighborhood concerns, and the future of the historic Brockway Center, also deferred for further review and dialogue between involved parties. Public safety reports from EMSA, Police, and Fire departments highlighted current trends in emergency response times and crime statistics.
Key Decisions & Votes
Rezoning 10016 SW 29th St
29:00Approved rezoning from AA (Agricultural) to RA (Single-Family Rural Residential) to allow for a single home. An emergency vote for approval also passed.
Rezoning 8420 S Shields Blvd
32:00Approved rezoning from SPUD-490 to RMH2 (Manufactured Mobile Home Park District).
Rezoning 2424 S Mustang Rd
32:30Approved rezoning from AA to PUD-1703 to allow for an expansion of an existing golf course and the addition of approximately 360 apartment units.
Rezoning 1111 NE 63rd St
35:00A request to rezone from R1 to SPUD-1093 to allow for office and a medical marijuana dispensary was deferred to the next meeting for further review and discussion due to neighborhood concerns.
Rezoning 1601 NW 19th St
52:00Approved rezoning from R1 to SPUD-1094 for an infill project consisting of 20 separate units.
Rezoning 4800 S Sunny Lane Rd
54:00Approved rezoning from SPUD-944 to SPUD-1095.
Amend Zoning and Planning Code
54:30The ordinance on final hearing to amend the city's zoning and planning code was adopted.
Brockway Center Resolution
1:30:00A resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the Brockway Center at 1440 North Everest Avenue was deferred to the next meeting to allow for a property tour and further discussion between the Care Center and the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
Upcoming Community Events
Land Run Rendezvous 2019
Bicycle race around Draper Lake recreational area, organized by the OU Cycling Club.
Infant Crisis Services 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
5K at 8 AM, 1-mile race at 9 AM, taking place at Wheeler Park along the river trail.
Run Lucky 5K and Mission Mile Fun Run
Starts behind Fassler Hall, runs through historic neighborhoods, fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
McNeely's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
Blocking off half a block between Park Place and 11th in Midtown.
Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk and 5K
11th annual event at the ballpark, funds go towards autism community support groups.
Redbud Classic
Cycling and running event held in Oklahoma City, Jones, Choctaw, and Nichols Hills.
Financial Matters
Innovation District Plan Workshops
Resolution approving the expenditure of $50,000 to cover the city's share of costs for additional workshops.
OKC Boulevard Landscaping Contract
Phase 1 landscaping package for the Oklahoma City Boulevard, contract with Wind Construction.
Sergeant Jordan Brown Salary Continuation
Resolution considering the salary continuation request for up to an additional six months.
Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City Litigation
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Councilor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Workers' Compensation Subrogation Claim
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Municipal Councilor to settle the claim.
Claim Recommended for Denial
A claim recommended for denial by staff.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of various claims listed as items a through k.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council. One speaker raised concerns about alleged mistreatment by the Oklahoma City Police Department, including false arrests and issues with sobriety testing due to a head injury. The second speaker shared personal historical accounts of racial discrimination in Oklahoma and expressed intentions to open a school to teach skills to children on the northeast side of town.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PUD-1694 at 9700 Northwest Expressway was deferred to March 12th.
- Rezoning request for 1111 Northeast 63rd Street (SPUD-1093) was deferred to February 26th.
- Resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the Brockway Center (1440 North Everest Avenue) was deferred to the next council meeting.
Deadlines
- February 19th: Presentation on 'How to do business with the city' at 10 AM.
- April: Phase 2 landscaping package for the Oklahoma City Boulevard will bid.
Watch For
- A potential vote on the noise ordinance related to engine brakes is expected at the next meeting.
Announcements
- Matt Hall was recognized as Teacher of the Month for February 2019 from Oakdale School in Ward 7.
- Thomas Jennings, Charles Cox, Todd Byrd, James Irwin, and Aubry Atherton from the Solid Waste Division were recognized as Safety Stars for Q2 2019 for their exemplary actions in safely relocating a beehive.
- A presentation on 'How to do business with the city' will be held on February 19th at 10 AM, targeting Ward 7 residents but open to all.
- Mayor Holt requested a list of mayor and council salaries in peer cities for review.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor
Resolution recognizing Matt Hall as Teacher of the Month for February 2019.
Office of the Mayor
Resolution recognizing Thomas Jennings, Charles Cox, Todd Byrd, James Irwin, and Aubry Atherton as Safety Stars for Q2 2019.
Item 4
Journal of Council Proceedings, items a and b.
Item 5
Request for uncontested continuance for PUD-1694 at 9700 Northwest Expressway.
Item 5
Requests to strike items E 1628 Northwest 7th Street, F 1331 Northwest 8th Street, I 215 Southeast 41st Street, and XF 215 Southeast 41st Street.
Item 6a
Revocable permit with OU Cycling Club to hold the Land Run Rendezvous 2019 on March 9th.
Item 6b
Revocable permit with Infant Crisis Services for the Infant Crisis Services 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on March 30th.
Item 6c
Revocable right-of-way use permit with DG Productions to hold Run Lucky 5K and Mission Mile Fun Run on March 10th.
Item 6d
Revocable right-of-way use permit with McNeely's Group LLC to hold the McNeely St. Patrick's Day Block Party on March 17th.
Item 6e
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Oklahoma Family Center for Autism to hold the Autism Oklahoma Peace Walk and 5K.
Item 6f
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Redbud Foundation to hold the Redbud Classic on April 6th and 7th.
OCMFA Items a, b, c, d, e
Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items a, b, d
Various items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OCPPA Item c
Motion to go into executive session for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OCEAT Items a, b, c
Various items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Item 7
Consent Docket.
Item 7m
Resolution approving the expenditure of $50,000 to cover the city's share of costs incurred by the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority for Innovation District Plan workshops.
Item 7q
Update on Phase 1 of the Oklahoma City Boulevard landscaping contract.
Item 7z
Joint resolution to accept permanent and temporary easements for the North Macarthur Avenue road widening project.
Item 8
Concurrence Docket.
Item 9a1
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 10016 Southwest 29th Street from AA to RA.
Item 9a2
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 8420 South Shields Boulevard from SPUD-490 to RMH2.
Item 9a3
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 2424 South Mustang Road from AA to PUD-1703.
Item 9a4
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 1111 Northeast 63rd Street from R1 to SPUD-1093 to allow office and medical marijuana dispensary.
Item 9a5
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 1601 Northwest 19th Street from R1 to SPUD-1094 for a 20-unit infill project.
Item 9a6
Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning 4800 South Sunny Lane Road from SPUD-944 to SPUD-1095.
Item 9c
Ordinance on final hearing to amend the zoning and planning code.
Item 9d1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9d2
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 9e1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9e2
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 9f1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9f2
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 9g1
Resolution considering the salary continuation request of Sergeant Jordan Brown.
Item 9h1
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Councilor to confess judgment in the case of Ashton Fee v. City of Oklahoma City.
Item 9i1
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the Municipal Councilor to settle a workers' compensation subrogation claim.
Item 9j
Motion to enter into executive session regarding litigation in the case of City of OKC v. Hilltop Plaza.
Item 9k1
Claim recommended for denial.
Item 10a1
Claims recommended for approval, items a through k.
Item 11a
Public hearing regarding the ordinance related to noise, specifically engine brakes.
Item 11b
Resolution acknowledging the cultural and historic significance of the property at 1440 North Everest Avenue, known as the Brockway Center.
Item 12a
City Manager Report: Convention Visitors Report.
Item 12b
City Manager Report: Council Priorities Quarterly - Public Safety.
Item 12c
City Manager Report: Revenue Enforcement Report.
Item 12d
City Manager Report: Quarterly Investment Report.
Item 12e
City Manager Report: Hotel Tax Collections.
Item 12f
City Manager Report: Claims and Payroll.