Meeting Summary
The city council meeting covered a wide range of topics, including recognizing city employees and community initiatives, approving various revocable permits for local events, and addressing several zoning and development requests. Key discussions involved public art projects, proposed parking rate adjustments at Will Rogers World Airport, and a significant debate over a moratorium on small box discount stores in the 73111 zip code due to concerns about food deserts. The council also received updates on street light repairs and copper theft prevention.
Key Decisions & Votes
Quarterly Safety Star Award
00:04:00Major Robert Coleman, Sergeant Todd Burkhead, Corporal Kevin Matson, and Corporal Richard Lawrence were recognized for designing and building 46 bunker gear dryers for the fire department, significantly improving safety and efficiency.
Employee of the Month Award
00:08:00Jonathan Gray, Animal Welfare Superintendent, was commended for his 19 years of service, leadership in increasing the shelter's live release rate to 86%, and instituting the menacing dog ordinance.
Revocable Permit for Central Oklahoma Heart Walk
00:27:00A revocable permit was granted to the American Heart Association for the 2019 Central Oklahoma Heart Walk on June 1st, with the festival at Bicentennial Park.
Revocable Permit for Bark Walk
00:28:00A revocable permit was granted to the Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma for the Bark Walk on May 18th at Bicentennial Park.
Revocable Permit for Oh What a Beautiful Morning
00:29:00A revocable permit was granted to Oklahoma City Beautiful for their 'Bloomin' Brunch' event on May 18th to raise funds for their harvest program.
Revocable Permit for Girls on the Run 5K
00:30:00A revocable permit was granted to Girls on the Run Central Oklahoma to hold their celebratory 5K downtown on May 18th.
Public Art Project: 'Taking Flight' for Upper Scissortail Park
00:35:00The final approval agreement for 'Taking Flight' by Jason Klimoski and Leslie Chang of Studio KCA was approved for Upper Scissortail Park.
Public Art Project: 'Virtual Sky' for Convention Center
00:35:00Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'Virtual Sky' by Susan Narduli Studio and Tina Agassian for the main atrium of the convention center.
Public Art Project: 'B-52' for Lake Draper Trail
00:35:00Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'B-52' by Daniel Moore to Oxide Studio for a site at the Lake Draper Trail.
Public Art Project: 'Convergence' for Lake Draper Trail
00:35:00Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'Convergence' by Don Narcome for a site at the Lake Draper Trail.
Public Art Project: 'Booyah Car' for Lake Draper Trail
00:35:00Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'Booyah Car' by Gabriel Friedman for a site at the Lake Draper Trail, despite some council concerns about its suitability for a nature trail.
Parking Rate Adjustments at Will Rogers World Airport
00:54:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust was approved to revise public parking rates to fund capital improvements, increasing daily rates for Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and the garage.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Electrical Code Change
01:19:00The ordinance related to changes in the electrical code was adopted.
Resolution: National Electrical Code Adoption
01:19:00A resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code was adopted.
Ordinance on Final Hearing: Alarm Permits
01:20:00An ordinance related to alarm permits was adopted with an amendment to strike a provision in section 43-86.1.
Resolution: Dilapidated Structures (9N2)
01:24:00A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution: Dilapidated Structure (9O2)
01:24:00A resolution declaring the structure at 935 Northeast 17th as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution: Unsecured Structures (9P2)
01:25:00A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted.
Resolution: Abandoned Buildings (9Q2)
01:26:00A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Resolution: Water Utilities Trust Commercial Paper Note Series
01:26:00A resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust through the issuance of commercial paper notes up to $350 million was approved.
Resolution: Salary Continuation for Corporal William Meadows
01:31:00A resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal William Meadows during rehabilitation was approved.
Joint Resolution: Legal Representation for Municipal Employees
01:31:00A joint resolution authorizing legal representation for municipal employees David Store and Bailey Hawkins in a specific case was approved.
Ordinance: 180-Day Moratorium on Small Box Discount Stores (73111 Zip Code)
01:36:00An ordinance declaring a 180-day moratorium on the acceptance of applications for small box discount stores in the 73111 zip code was adopted with an emergency clause, effective immediately, to address food desert concerns.
Upcoming Community Events
Central Oklahoma Heart Walk
Festival at Bicentennial Park, walk downtown. Funds raised go to heart disease and stroke research.
Bark Walk
Bicentennial Park, mile walk, pet fest with food trucks, vendors, bounce house. Proceeds benefit Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma.
Oh What a Beautiful Morning (Bloomin' Brunch)
Proceeds benefit Oklahoma City Beautiful harvest program, which puts outdoor classrooms in elementary schools.
Girls on the Run of Oklahoma County Celebratory 5K
Downtown at Bricktown towards the research park. Over 550 girls, 175 coaches, and 400 community members participating.
Public Service Recognition Week
Nationally recognized week to honor government employees, with a special recognition for city employees with over 40 years of service.
Building Safety Month
Proclaimed for the month of May to raise awareness about building safety and the role of code officials.
Municipal Clerks Week
Proclaimed to recognize the vital services performed by municipal clerks.
Bike to Work Month
Councilman Cooper encouraged biking to work on May 17th.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Recognized by Councilwoman Nice, highlighting the work of HeartLine.
Sound the Alarm with American Red Cross
Held at Filling Park, volunteers installed smoke alarms.
Martin Luther King Elementary Career Day
Public safety officials participated, engaging with young constituents.
One OKC Event
12 PM to 4 PM on Northeast 23rd Street.
Memorial Event for Pedestrian/Bicycle Fatalities
Outside the Tower Theater from 4 PM to 6 PM, 78 seconds of silence to recognize those who died while walking or biking.
Financial Matters
Public Art Commission for Upper Scissortail Park ('Taking Flight')
Commission for the public art project.
Public Art Commission for Convention Center ('Virtual Sky')
Commission for the public art project in the main and secondary atriums.
Airport Parking Facility Capital Improvements
Proposed parking rate increases at Will Rogers World Airport are intended to generate an additional $2.7 million annually to fund numerous capital improvements over the next five years.
Water Utilities Trust Commercial Paper Note Series
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust through the issuance of commercial paper notes to fund critical projects and lower borrowing costs.
Public Comments
Public comments were heard on the proposed video screen billboard in Bricktown, a private land dispute regarding a city street construction agreement, and a rezoning request in southeast Oklahoma City. There was also extensive discussion from council members and city staff regarding the proposed moratorium on small box discount stores, highlighting concerns about food deserts and health outcomes in specific zip codes.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7T (Consent Docket)
- Item 17 (Consent Docket)
- Item 9L (Street Improvement District Assessment)
- Item 11C (Resolution regarding First Christian Church property as historic landmark overlay district)
- Item 9A3 (222 East Sheridan rezoning to SPD 1086) deferred to May 21st
- Item 9A5 (927 East Reno rezoning to SBD 1107) deferred to May 21st
- Item 9F (11798 Southeast 190 rezoning to PUD 1710) deferred to May 21st
- Item 9U1C (Claim recommended for denial) deferred to May 21st
Deadlines
- Budget public hearing: June 4th
- Budget adoption: June 4th
- Viola Energy ordinance final hearing: May 21st
- Street light repairs completion: End of summer/September (excluding ODOT construction projects)
Watch For
- Budget presentations for Municipal Courts, Development Services, Public Works (next week)
- Budget presentations for Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Airports (in three weeks)
- Further updates on street lighting in Oklahoma City (in about a month)
- Development of planning documents for a healthy neighborhood overlay district following the small box discount store moratorium
- Community engagement for the Paseo street enhancement project
Announcements
- Public Service Recognition Week (May 6-12) to honor government employees.
- Building Safety Month (May) to raise awareness about safe construction.
- Municipal Clerks Week (May 5-11) to recognize the municipal clerk's office.
- Councilman Cooper and Councilwoman Nice visited Ward 8 for a tour.
- Mental Health Awareness Month recognized, highlighting HeartLine's work.
- American Red Cross 'Sound the Alarm' event at Filling Park installed 17 smoke alarms.
- Martin Luther King Elementary Career Day engaged public safety officials with students.
- Ralph Ellison Library is closed for renovations (new flooring, carpet, furniture) and is scheduled to reopen June 1st.
- One OKC event on May 18th from 12 PM to 4 PM on Northeast 23rd Street.
- A community group is hosting an event outside the Tower Theater from 4 PM to 6 PM to recognize individuals who have died while walking or biking in the city.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Pastor Bill Holtz and Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Larry McAtee.
Presentations from the Office of the Mayor
Recognition of Quarterly Safety Stars, Employee of the Month, Public Service Recognition Week, Building Safety Month, Teacher of the Month, and Municipal Clerks Week.
Appointments (Items D-H)
Appointments under the Office of the Mayor.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A-B)
Approval of council proceedings.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Amendments and deferrals of various agenda items, including striking a vendor from 7B1, deferring 7T and 17 to June 4th, deferring 9L to May 21st, striking items from 9P1 and 9Q1, and deferring 11C to May 21st.
6A: Revocable Permit with American Heart Association
For the 2019 Central Oklahoma Heart Walk.
6B: Revocable Permit with Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma
For the Bark Walk.
6C: Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Beautiful
For 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning' (Bloomin' Brunch).
6D: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Girls on the Run Central Oklahoma
To hold the Girls on the Run of Oklahoma County Celebratory 5K.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-G
Various items under OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items A-B
Various items under OCPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for OCEAT.
7R: Presentations on Public Art
Presentations on five public art projects under MAPS 3, including 'Taking Flight', 'Virtual Sky', 'B-52', 'Convergence', and 'Booyah Car'.
7X1, 7X2, 7X5: Street Resurfacing
Discussion on resurfacing projects on 4th Street, Northeast 8th Street, and North Lincoln.
7Z3: Street Enhancements in Paseo
Discussion on street enhancement project in the Paseo district.
7AE: Agreement for Construction of City Street with Gallardia Physicians Group LLC
Discussion regarding a private land dispute and the city's involvement in constructing a street.
7AL: Joint Resolution of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust Adjusting Parking Rate Schedule
Presentation and discussion on proposed parking rate increases at Will Rogers World Airport.
7AP: Budget Presentation
Formal introduction of the budget and schedule for public hearings.
Consent Docket
Approval of remaining consent docket items, excluding those pulled or deferred.
9A1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (109.01 North Midwest Boulevard)
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1711.
9A2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (4701 Northeast 122nd)
Rezoning from PUD 1646 to POD 1712.
9A3: Ordinance on Final Hearing (222 East Sheridan)
Rezoning from Bricktown Core District to SPD 1086, with public comments against a video screen billboard.
9A4: Ordinance on Final Hearing (630 Southeast 15th Street)
Rezoning from R1 and R2 to SPUD 1100.
9A5: Ordinance on Final Hearing (927 East Reno)
Rezoning from I1 to SBD 1107, for an assisted living facility.
9A6: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2928 Southwest 15th Street)
Rezoning from R1, R2, I1, and I2 to SPUD 1108.
9A7: Ordinance on Final Hearing (818 Northwest 65th Street)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1109.
9A8: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2823 Northwest 40th Street)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1111 for a multi-family dwelling.
9A9: Ordinance on Final Hearing (13700 Southwestern Avenue)
Rezoning from SPUD 491 to SBUD 1112 for office commercial development.
9B1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (1629 Northwest 16th)
Amendment to revise permitted use for drinking establishments.
9B2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (1629 Northwest 16th)
Rezoning from SPD 956 and Gateway Urban Conservation Overlay District to SPD-1106.
9C1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (10407 Broadway Extension)
Amendment to revise section 4.4.
9C2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (10407 Broadway Extension)
Rezoning from PUD870 to SPUD1110.
9D1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (301 Northwest 104th Street)
Amendment to the master design statement.
9D2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (301 Northwest 104th Street)
Rezoning from SPUD 740 to SPUD1113.
9E1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (17600 Southeast 104th)
Amendment to the master design statement.
9E2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (17600 Southeast 104th)
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1709, with amendments to technical evaluations.
9F: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11798 Southeast 190)
Rezoning from AA to PUD 1710, with public protest.
9G: Ordinance on Final Hearing (4304 Northwest 23rd Street)
Rezoning from O2 General Office to SPD-1104.
9H: Ordinance on Final Hearing (814 West Sheridan Suites B and D)
Special permit to operate a drinking establishment in the DTD2 downtown transitional district.
9I1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Electrical Code)
Ordinance related to the electrical code.
9I2: Resolution Declaring Need for National Electrical Code Adoption
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code.
9J: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Alarm Permits)
Ordinance related to alarm permits.
9K: Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance Related to Drainage and Flood Control
Public hearing on drainage and flood control ordinance.
9M: Ordinance to be Introduced (Viola Energy)
Ordinance granting a revocable use to Viola Energy, to be set for final hearing on May 21st.
9N1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing on dilapidated structures (items A-G).
9N2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
9O1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structure (935 Northeast 17th)
Public hearing on dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th.
9O2: Resolution Declaring Structure Dilapidated
Resolution declaring structure at 935 Northeast 17th dilapidated.
9P1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing on unsecured structures (excluding stricken items).
9P2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
9Q1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing on abandoned buildings (excluding stricken items).
9Q2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
9R: Resolution Approving Incurrence of Indebtedness by OCWUT
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust for commercial paper notes.
9S1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Corporal William Meadows
Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal William Meadows.
9T1: Joint Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation
Joint resolution authorizing legal representation for municipal employees.
9U1: Claims Recommended for Denial (Items A-Z)
Claims recommended for denial.
10A1: Claims Recommended for Approval (Items A-E)
Claims recommended for approval.
11A: Resolution Approving Travel and Reimbursement for Councilman David Greenwell
Resolution for travel to attend the Summit on Government Performance and Innovation.
11B: Ordinance Declaring 180-Day Moratorium on Small Box Discount Stores (73111 Zip Code)
Ordinance to be introduced and adopted with an emergency clause regarding small box discount stores.
City Manager Reports
Presentation of the third-quarter report from the Convention Visitors Bureau and an update on street lights.