Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included the swearing-in of four re-elected council members. Key discussions and decisions involved the final acceptance of the MAPS 3 Streetcar Main Line, a proposal for the fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center, and an annual report on the Better Streets Safer City program. Several zoning changes were approved, and an ordinance to update the city's electrical code and another related to alarm permits were introduced.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment to Citizens Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board
01:00:00Anthony Carfang Jr. was appointed to serve as a member of the Citizens Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board.
Appointment to MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board
01:00:40Councilman Mark K. Stonecipher was appointed to serve as a member of the MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board.
Revocable Permit for One World Lantern Festival
01:03:50A revocable permit was approved for One World Lantern Festival LLC for their 2019 event.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Children's Day Festival
01:04:50A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the SW 29th Business Improvement District Association to hold the Dia del Niño festival.
OCMFA, OCPA, OCEAT Items
01:07:00All items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, Public Property Authority, and Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.
Special Permit Renewal for Paddleboard Services
01:51:00The special permit renewal with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Flat Tire for paddleboard services was amended to exclude Lake Stanley Draper and then approved.
Zoning Change: 115 SE 26th St
01:52:00An ordinance for rezoning 115 SE 26th St from R4 and I1 to I2 and I1 was approved.
Zoning Change: 1919 NW 30th St
01:52:50An ordinance for rezoning 1919 NW 30th St from R1 to R2 for a duplex was approved.
Zoning Change: 424 N Phillips Ave
01:54:40An ordinance for rezoning 424 N Phillips Ave from R3, C4, I2, and I3 to PUD 1700 for a mixed-use development was approved.
Zoning Change: 6001 S Council
01:56:50An ordinance for rezoning 6001 S Council from AA to PUD 1705 for a trucking facility was approved.
Zoning Change: 16201 N Rockwell
01:57:50An ordinance for rezoning 16201 N Rockwell from AA to PUD 1706 was approved.
Zoning Change: 11060 NW 23rd
01:58:50An ordinance for rezoning 11060 NW 23rd from PUD 153 to PUD 1707 for a high school expansion was approved.
Zoning Change: 3728 NW 9th
02:00:20An ordinance for rezoning 3728 NW 9th from SPUD 979 to SPUD 1103 was approved.
Special Permit for Telecommunications Tower
02:05:00A special permit to construct a telecommunications tower in the R4 general residential and Stockyard City transitional development overlay districts was approved.
Ordinance on Disposition of Property
02:05:50An ordinance on final hearing regarding the disposition of property was approved.
Resolution Declaring Need for Electrical Code Adoption
02:08:00A resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code was approved.
Ordinance Introduction: Alarm Permits
02:08:50An ordinance related to alarm permits was introduced for future public hearing and adoption.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
02:09:50A resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structure in HP Landmark District
02:10:50A resolution declaring the structure at 711 NW 22nd St as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
02:11:50A resolution declaring various structures as unsecured was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
02:15:00A resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Revisions of Police Policies
02:15:50A resolution approving revisions to police department policies, including gender-neutral language and K-9 officer vehicle use, was approved.
Salary Continuation for Lt. Eric Thompson
02:16:30A resolution approving salary continuation for Lt. Eric Thompson for rehabilitation was approved.
Confession of Judgment: Palacios vs. City of Oklahoma City
02:17:00A joint resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment against the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority for $60,000 was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
02:23:00Several claims (Items A, B, D) recommended for denial were denied by the council.
Claims Recommended for Approval
02:23:50All claims recommended for approval were approved.
Executive Session
02:24:40The council voted to enter executive session to obtain legal advice.
Upcoming Community Events
SW 29th Street Children's Day Festival Dia del Niño
Southwest 29th Street between Western and Chartel, noon to 5 PM. Family-friendly festival with food.
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship
To be held at the ballpark.
City Manager Craig Freeman Speaking to Neighbors
New Hope Baptist Church at NW 30th and Meridian, 10 AM.
Financial Matters
False Alarm Management Contract
Contract with Cry Wolf by Superion for false alarm management services. The company will receive 27% of alarm revenue. Police false alarm fees will increase from $65 to $82, and Fire false alarm fees from $107 to $135.
MAPS 3 Streetcar Main Line Construction
Final contract amount for the construction of the streetcar main line.
MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue Reconstruction
Estimated budget for the reconstruction project.
Better Streets Safer City Program
Temporary sales tax program with anticipated collections of $240 million over 27 months. $96 million received and $43 million expended through December 31, 2018.
Salary Continuation for Lt. Eric Thompson
Approval of salary continuation for rehabilitation.
Confession of Judgment (Palacios vs. City of Oklahoma City)
Authorization for the municipal counselor to confess judgment.
First National Bank TIF District Loan
Discussion regarding a $25 million loan from TIF district funds for the First National Bank project, to be financed through internal borrowing and/or bonds.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the start date of construction on Western Avenue, the safety of electric scooters (Lime), and the potential impact of marijuana legalization on gun ownership and public safety.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance on final hearing for 17600 SE 104th St (AA to PUD 1709) deferred for two weeks.
- Ordinance on final hearing for 11798 SE 119th St (AA to PUD 1710) deferred for two weeks.
Deadlines
- Electrical Code Update: Public hearing April 23rd, final adoption May 7th.
- Alarm Permits Ordinance: Public hearing April 23rd, final adoption May 7th.
Watch For
- Mr. Smith's claim (Item 9o1c) to be brought back as a confession of judgment at the next meeting.
- Continued discussions and prioritization of projects for the remaining Better Streets Safer City funds and potential MAPS 4 initiatives.
Announcements
- Councilwoman Nice thanked city staff (Dwight Lawson, Amy Simpson, Eric Winger, David Adcock) for the 'How to do business with the city of Oklahoma City' forum held on April 2nd at the Zoo Education Center. The event was streamed live on Facebook, and a new forum topic for May will be announced.
- Councilman Cooper announced that City Manager Craig Freeman will speak to neighbors at New Hope Baptist Church (NW 30th and Meridian) this coming Saturday at 10 AM.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Swearing-in Ceremonies
Swearing-in of James Cooper (Ward 2), David Greenwell (Ward 5), Jo Beth Hammond (Ward 6), and Mark Stonecipher (Ward 8) as council members and trustees of various authorities.
Item 3b: Appointment of Anthony Carfang Jr. to Citizens Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board
Recommendation by Councilman James Cooper to fill a vacancy on the board overseeing Better Streets Safer City projects.
Item 3c: Appointment of Mark K. Stonecipher to MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board
Appointment of Councilman Stonecipher to the board, a rotating position for council members.
Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Item 5: Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Several items related to dilapidated structures, unsecured structures, abandoned buildings, and claims recommended for denial were stricken from the agenda.
Item 6a: Revocable Permit with One World Lantern Festival LLC
Permit for the Oklahoma City One World Lantern Festival 2019.
Item 6b: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with SW 29th Business Improvement District Association
Permit to hold the SW 29th Street Children's Day Festival Dia del Niño on April 14th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-D
Approval of items under the OCMFA, a body with the same membership as the City Council but different authorities.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items A-D
Approval of items under the OCPA, a body with the same membership as the City Council but different authorities.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll under the OCEAT, a body with the same membership as the City Council but different authorities.
Item 7b: Presentation on False Alarm Permits Program
Presentation by Captain Beto Balarama and Chief City on proposed outsourcing of the alarm permit process and related ordinance changes.
Item 7u: ODOT Project on State Highway 4 (Piedmont Road)
Discussion regarding an ODOT project to improve safety and efficiency on State Highway 4 in the Surrey Hills area.
Item 7x: Resolution Adopting March 2019 Update to Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program
Presentation on the Better Streets Safer City program's March 2019 update, adding $42.9 million in projects.
Item 7ab: Special Permit Renewal with OKC Water Utilities Trust and Flat Tire
Renewal of a permit for paddleboard services at Lake Hefner, Overholser, and Draper. Amended to exclude Lake Stanley Draper.
Item 7ac: Special Permit with Sail Lake Hefner
Discussion regarding a special permit for a company to provide sailboat cruising services on Lake Hefner.
Item 7as (Item 2): MAPS 3 Streetcar Final Acceptance
Presentation on the final acceptance of the MAPS 3 Streetcar Main Line construction contract.
Item 7au: Resolution Approving Preliminary Report on MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue Reconstruction
Presentation on the preliminary engineering report for the South Robinson Avenue reconstruction project, coordinating with the convention center and park.
Item 7aw: Authorization to Negotiate with YMCA for MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center #4
Presentation by YMCA and Integris on their vision and proposal to operate the fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center in South Oklahoma City.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Approval of all other items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion.
Item 9a1: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 115 SE 26th St
Rezoning from R4 and I1 to I2 and I1.
Item 9a2: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 1919 NW 30th St
Rezoning from R1 to R2 for a duplex development.
Item 9a3: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 424 N Phillips Ave
Rezoning from R3, C4, I2, and I3 to PUD 1700 for a mixed-use development, including preservation of the Jewel Theater and Charles Morgan building.
Item 9a4: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 6001 S Council
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1705 for a trucking facility with buffers for residential areas.
Item 9a5: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 16201 N Rockwell
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1706.
Item 9a6: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11060 NW 23rd
Rezoning from PUD 153 to PUD 1707 for a high school expansion and football field.
Item 9a7: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 3728 NW 9th
Rezoning from SPUD 979 to SPUD 1103 for an electrical construction company building and storage.
Item 9b1: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 17600 SE 104th St
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1709 for residential development with a minimum two-acre lot size. Recommended for denial by Planning Commission.
Item 9b2: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11798 SE 119th St
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1710. Recommended for denial by Planning Commission.
Item 9c: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Special Permit for Telecommunications Tower
Special permit to construct a telecommunications tower in the R4 general residential and Stockyard City transitional development overlay districts.
Item 9d: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Disposition of Property
Ordinance change regarding the disposition of property.
Item 9e: Public Hearing - Motor Vehicles and Traffic (Parklet Ordinance Amendment)
Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to motor vehicles and traffic and general schedule of fees, known as the parklet ordinance amendment.
Item 9f1: Ordinance to be Introduced - Electrical Code Update
Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2017 edition of the National Electric Code with amendments, including allowance for aluminum conductors.
Item 9f2: Resolution Declaring Need for Adoption of National Electrical Code
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code.
Item 9g: Ordinance to be Introduced - Alarm Permits
Introduction of an ordinance related to alarm permits, previously explained by Chief City.
Item 9h1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.
Item 9h2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated.
Item 9i1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structure in HP Landmark District
Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 711 NW 22nd St.
Item 9i2: Resolution Declaring Structure Dilapidated
Resolution declaring the structure at 711 NW 22nd St as dilapidated.
Item 9j1: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.
Item 9j2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring various structures as unsecured.
Item 9k1: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.
Item 9k2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned.
Item 9l: Resolution Approving Revisions of Police Policies
Updates to police department policies, including gender-neutral language and clarification on K-9 officer vehicle use.
Item 9m: Resolution Approving Request for Salary Continuation for Lt. Eric Thompson
Approval of salary continuation for Lt. Eric Thompson for rehabilitation.
Item 9n1: Joint Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment
Confession of judgment against the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority in the case Palacios versus the City of Oklahoma City.
Item 9o1: Claims Recommended for Denial (Items A, B, D)
Denial of several claims.
Item 9o1: Claim Recommended for Denial (Item C - Mr. Smith)
Claim regarding sewer line issues. Struck from denial list to be brought back as a confession of judgment.
Item 10a1: Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of various claims.
Item 11b: Executive Session
Motion to enter executive session to obtain legal advice regarding actions after the last city council meeting.