January 29, 2022 City Council Meeting

The month of May was proclaimed Police Appreciation Month in Oklahoma City, recognizing the valuable contributions and dedication of police officers.

Richard Kitchen, the city's energy manager, was recognized as the April 2019 Employee of the Month for his work in energy efficiency and cost savings for the city.

Angela Dormiani was recognized as the April 2019 Teacher of the Month for Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club, acknowledging her 17 years of teaching and dedication.

April 23rd through 28th was proclaimed Festival of the Arts Week, celebrating the 53rd annual event and its contribution to the community.

The month of April was proclaimed Monarch Month, encouraging citizens to plant milkweed and nectar-producing plants to support monarch butterflies and pollinators.

A revocable permit was approved for Margarita Mamas to hold the first annual Margarita Festival on May 4th, featuring food trucks, local bands, and family-friendly activities.

A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to hold the 2019 Memorial Marathon 'Run to Remember' on April 28th, with a new finish line location.

A revocable permit was approved for OKC Public Tennis LLC to hold the 2019 Girls State Tennis Tournament (May 3-4) and Boys Tournament (May 10-11), with temporary street modifications for traffic flow.

A revocable permit was approved for Scissortail Community Development to hold the 2019 Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5th, aiming to be the most official celebration in the US.

A revocable permit was approved for the March of Dimes Foundation to hold the 'March for Babies' event on May 4th, a fundraising walk for maternal and infant health.

A revocable permit was approved for Northeast OKC Renaissance to hold the 'One OKC' event on May 18th, a free family-friendly event highlighting the history and development of Northeast Oklahoma City.

An additional revocable permit for the OKC Memorial Marathon was approved as a housekeeping item.

A revocable permit was approved for the Paseo Artists Association to hold the 43rd annual Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27).

A resolution was approved to receive a $100,000 donation from the Inasmuch Foundation to establish a homelessness strategy for Oklahoma City, and an RFP will be issued for a consultant.

Councilwoman Nice highlighted an upcoming street resurfacing and reconstruction project on Northeast 164th Street, a collaborative effort with Oklahoma County and the City of Edmond.

A proposed agreement for the extension of Meridian Avenue was deferred for two weeks due to ongoing legal disputes and council members requesting more time for review.

Councilwoman Nice highlighted an upcoming street resurfacing project on Northeast 178th Street, benefiting residents in the Jones area.

A public hearing was held for the second step in updating the city's electrical code, aligning with the National Electrical Code.

A public hearing was held for the second step in an ordinance change related to alarm permits.

An ordinance change related to drainage and flood control, specifically updating FEMA flood maps for Canadian and Pottawatomie counties, was introduced for future hearings.

A resolution was adopted confirming an assessment roll for the street improvement assessment district in Silverhawk Phase 1, converting private streets to public maintenance.

A resolution was adopted declaring several structures as dilapidated.

A resolution regarding a dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street in a historic district was deferred for two weeks to allow the homeowner more time for demolition due to weather constraints.

A resolution was adopted declaring several structures as unsecured.

A resolution was adopted declaring several buildings as abandoned.

A resolution was approved to amend the 2018-2019 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, establishing a Section 108 loan program, authorizing storm shelter activities, and supporting the OCHA inspection program.

A joint resolution with Oklahoma City Public Schools was approved to establish a policy allowing OKCPS to bid projects and/or utilize annual contracts for 2016 bond projects less than $50,000, expediting maintenance and smaller projects.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Firefighter Mark Bradley was approved.

A claim recommended for denial was denied by the council.

Several claims recommended for approval were approved by the council.

A resolution approving travel and reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher's participation in the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's annual DC visit was approved.

A resolution proposing an amendment to the city charter regarding qualifications for council members, allowing employees of other governmental entities to serve, was approved to be placed on the July 9th special election ballot.

A second resolution proposing an amendment to the city charter regarding qualifications for council members was approved to be placed on the July 9th special election ballot.

Rebate for Sheridan Walker Parking Garage

Richard Kitchen's work with COTPA and OG&E qualified the renovative work at the Sheridan Walker Parking Garage for a commercial energy efficiency program, resulting in a $131,000 rebate.

Natural Gas Program Savings

Richard Kitchen directs the city's third-party natural gas program, saving over $200,000 annually.

Homelessness Strategy Funding

Donation from the Inasmuch Foundation to fund a consultant for developing a homelessness strategy.

Storm Shelter Program Funding

Housing rehab funds moved to accommodate the storm shelter program.

OCHA Inspection Program Funding

CDBG funds from unallocated sources to establish the Oklahoma City Housing Authority inspection program.

Section 108 Loan Program

Amendment to the consolidated plan to establish a Section 108 loan program, allowing the city to borrow from the federal government for redevelopment projects, potentially up to $14 million currently available.

Fiscal Year Budget Report (through March 31st)

Revenues are approximately $33 million in excess of expenditures, though this is expected to decrease by year-end due to planned expenditures.

Sales Tax Report (April)

Sales tax is about $10 million ahead of target, with April showing about 4% growth after a previous decline. Underlying growth is 3.7%, but a slowing economy is anticipated.

Street Improvement Assessment District (Silverhawk Phase 1)

Final cost for converting private streets to public in Silverhawk Phase 1, assessed at $4,408 per lot over 10 years.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation by Chaplain Charlie Phillips and Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman James Griner.

Office of the Mayor Presentations

Proclamations for Police Appreciation Month, Employee of the Month, Teacher of the Month, Festival of the Arts Week, and Monarch Month.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A & B)

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Request for Uncontested Continuances

Several items deferred or struck from the agenda.

Revocable Permit with Margarita Mamas

For the Margarita Festival on May 4th.

Revocable Permit with OKC National Memorial Foundation

For the 2019 Memorial Marathon 'Run to Remember' on April 28th.

Revocable Permit with OKC Public Tennis LLC

For the 2019 Girls State Tennis Tournament (May 3-4) and Boys Tournament (May 10-11).

Revocable Permit with Scissortail Community Development

For the 2019 Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5th.

Revocable Permit with March of Dimes Foundation

For the 'March for Babies' on May 4th.

Revocable Permit with Northeast OKC Renaissance

For 'One OKC' on May 18th.

Revocable Permit with OKC National Memorial Foundation (Housekeeping)

Additional permit for the Memorial Marathon.

Revocable Permit with Paseo Artists Association

For the Paseo Arts Festival on May 25-27.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-H

Routine OCMFA business.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-F

Routine OCPPA business.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items A-C

Routine OCEAT business.

Consent Docket (excluding 7O, 7W, 7X, 7Y1, 7Y3)

Approval of various routine items.

7K2: Resolution to Receive Donation and Issue RFP for Homelessness Strategy

Receive $100,000 donation from Inasmuch Foundation and issue RFP for a consultant to develop a homelessness strategy.

7O: Ordinance on Final Hearing

Item pulled for separate vote and deferred.

7W: Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction on NE 164th Street

Highlighting a project from North Hiwassee to North Choctaw Road.

7X: Agreement for Meridian Avenue Extension

Proposed agreement for the extension of Meridian Avenue, subject to a private property dispute.

7Y1: Resurfacing Project on Memorial Road

Discussion about a resurfacing project in Ward 8, funded by a 2007 GO Bond.

7Y3: Street Resurfacing on NE 178th Street

Highlighting a project from North Triple X Road to North Peebly Road.

Concurrence Docket (Items A-H)

Approval of items requiring concurrence.

9A1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (9418 NW 122nd St)

Rezoning from AA to R1.

9A2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11604 N I-35 Service Rd)

Rezoning from AA to I1 for light industrial development.

9A3: Ordinance on Final Hearing (5904 Ranger Lang)

Rezoning from R1 to I2.

9A4: Ordinance on Final Hearing (3617 SW 44th)

Rezoning from C3 to SPUD 1105.

9A5: Ordinance on Final Hearing (SPUD 1106)

Deferred at the beginning of the meeting.

9B1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (17600 SE 104th St)

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1709, recommended for denial by Planning Commission.

9B2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11798 SE 119th St)

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1710, recommended for denial by Planning Commission.

9C1: Special Permit (701 W Sheridan)

To operate a light industrial use in the downtown business district.

9C2: Special Permit (2829 W California)

To operate a drinking establishment in the Iowan White Industrial District.

9D: Ordinance on Final Hearing (NW 65th St Closure)

Closing the east 225 feet of Northwest 65th extending east from Chartel.

9E: Ordinance Calling Special Election (ONG Franchise)

Resolution to call a special election on July 9th to amend the franchise with ONG.

9F: Ordinance Calling Special Election (ONG Franchise)

Resolution to call a special election on July 9th to amend the franchise with ONG.

9G: Ordinance Calling Special Election (ONG Franchise)

Resolution to call a special election on July 9th to amend the franchise with ONG.

9H: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Parklets)

Final vote on ordinance change related to parklets.

9I1: Public Hearing (Electrical Code)

Second step in ordinance change related to the electrical code.

9I2: Public Hearing (National Electrical Code Adoption)

Regarding a resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code.

9J: Public Hearing (Alarm Permits)

Second step in ordinance change related to alarm permits.

9K: Ordinance Introduction (Drainage and Flood Control)

First step for an ordinance change related to drainage and flood control, updating FEMA flood maps.

9L1: Public Hearing (Silverhawk Phase 1 Assessment)

Public hearing regarding the assessment role for the street improvement assessment district in Silverhawk Phase 1.

9L2: Resolution Adopting Assessment Role (Silverhawk Phase 1)

Adopting and confirming an assessment role for the street improvement assessment district in Silverhawk Phase 1.

9M1: Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structures)

Public hearing regarding several dilapidated structures.

9M2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Declaring several structures as dilapidated.

9N1: Public Hearing (Dilapidated Structure in Historic District)

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street in a historic preservation landmark district.

9N2: Resolution Declaring Structure Dilapidated (935 NE 17th)

Declaring the structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street as dilapidated.

9O1: Public Hearing (Unsecured Structures)

Public hearing regarding several unsecured structures.

9O2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured

Declaring several structures as unsecured.

9P1: Public Hearing (Abandoned Buildings)

Public hearing regarding several abandoned buildings.

9P2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Declaring several buildings as abandoned.

9Q: Resolution Amending Consolidated Plan for HUD Programs

Amending the 2018-2019 Consolidated Plan to HUD to establish a Section 108 loan program, authorize storm shelter activities, and support the OCHA inspection program.

9R: Joint Resolution with OKCPS (School Bond Projects)

Establishing a policy for OKCPS to bid projects and/or utilize annual contracts for 2016 bond projects less than $50,000.

9S1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Firefighter Mark Bradley

Approving salary continuation for Firefighter Mark Bradley.

9T: Request to Enter Executive Session

To receive confidential communications regarding Wandikv City.

9U1: Claim Recommended for Denial

A claim recommended for denial.

9V1: Claims Recommended for Approval (Items A-N)

Several claims recommended for approval.

11A: Resolution Approving Travel for Councilman Stonecipher

Approving travel and reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher's DC visit.

11B: Resolution Proposing Charter Amendment (Council Member Qualifications)

Proposing an amendment to the charter regarding qualifications for council members, to be placed on the July 9th ballot.

11C: Resolution Proposing Charter Amendment (Council Member Qualifications)

Proposing a second amendment to the charter regarding qualifications for council members, to be placed on the July 9th ballot.

12: City Manager Reports

Presentation on City Council Priorities (Robust Local Economy), Fiscal Year Budget Report, Sales Tax Report, and Budget Transfers Report. Introduction of new Assistant City Managers.

13: Citizens to Be Heard

Public comments on various city issues.