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January 28, 2022 City Council Meeting

January 28, 2022 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

00:04:00

Major 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.

Approved

Employee of the Month Award

00:08:00

Jonathan 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.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Central Oklahoma Heart Walk

00:27:00

A 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.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Bark Walk

00:28:00

A revocable permit was granted to the Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma for the Bark Walk on May 18th at Bicentennial Park.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Oh What a Beautiful Morning

00:29:00

A revocable permit was granted to Oklahoma City Beautiful for their 'Bloomin' Brunch' event on May 18th to raise funds for their harvest program.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Girls on the Run 5K

00:30:00

A revocable permit was granted to Girls on the Run Central Oklahoma to hold their celebratory 5K downtown on May 18th.

Approved

Public Art Project: 'Taking Flight' for Upper Scissortail Park

00:35:00

The final approval agreement for 'Taking Flight' by Jason Klimoski and Leslie Chang of Studio KCA was approved for Upper Scissortail Park.

Approved

Public Art Project: 'Virtual Sky' for Convention Center

00:35:00

Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'Virtual Sky' by Susan Narduli Studio and Tina Agassian for the main atrium of the convention center.

Approved

Public Art Project: 'B-52' for Lake Draper Trail

00:35:00

Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'B-52' by Daniel Moore to Oxide Studio for a site at the Lake Draper Trail.

Approved

Public Art Project: 'Convergence' for Lake Draper Trail

00:35:00

Staff was authorized to negotiate a contract for 'Convergence' by Don Narcome for a site at the Lake Draper Trail.

Approved

Public Art Project: 'Booyah Car' for Lake Draper Trail

00:35:00

Staff 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.

Approved (8-1 vote)

Parking Rate Adjustments at Will Rogers World Airport

00:54:00

A 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.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Electrical Code Change

01:19:00

The ordinance related to changes in the electrical code was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution: National Electrical Code Adoption

01:19:00

A resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code was adopted.

Adopted

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Alarm Permits

01:20:00

An ordinance related to alarm permits was adopted with an amendment to strike a provision in section 43-86.1.

Adopted (with amendment)

Resolution: Dilapidated Structures (9N2)

01:24:00

A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution: Dilapidated Structure (9O2)

01:24:00

A resolution declaring the structure at 935 Northeast 17th as dilapidated was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution: Unsecured Structures (9P2)

01:25:00

A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution: Abandoned Buildings (9Q2)

01:26:00

A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution: Water Utilities Trust Commercial Paper Note Series

01:26:00

A 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.

Approved

Resolution: Salary Continuation for Corporal William Meadows

01:31:00

A resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal William Meadows during rehabilitation was approved.

Approved

Joint Resolution: Legal Representation for Municipal Employees

01:31:00

A joint resolution authorizing legal representation for municipal employees David Store and Bailey Hawkins in a specific case was approved.

Approved

Ordinance: 180-Day Moratorium on Small Box Discount Stores (73111 Zip Code)

01:36:00

An 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.

Adopted (with emergency clause)

Upcoming Community Events

June 1, 2019

Central Oklahoma Heart Walk

Festival at Bicentennial Park, walk downtown. Funds raised go to heart disease and stroke research.

May 18, 2019

Bark Walk

Bicentennial Park, mile walk, pet fest with food trucks, vendors, bounce house. Proceeds benefit Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma.

May 18, 2019

Oh What a Beautiful Morning (Bloomin' Brunch)

Proceeds benefit Oklahoma City Beautiful harvest program, which puts outdoor classrooms in elementary schools.

May 18, 2019

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.

May 6-12

Public Service Recognition Week

Nationally recognized week to honor government employees, with a special recognition for city employees with over 40 years of service.

May

Building Safety Month

Proclaimed for the month of May to raise awareness about building safety and the role of code officials.

May 5-11

Municipal Clerks Week

Proclaimed to recognize the vital services performed by municipal clerks.

May

Bike to Work Month

Councilman Cooper encouraged biking to work on May 17th.

May

Mental Health Awareness Month

Recognized by Councilwoman Nice, highlighting the work of HeartLine.

Saturday (prior to meeting)

Sound the Alarm with American Red Cross

Held at Filling Park, volunteers installed smoke alarms.

Friday (prior to meeting)

Martin Luther King Elementary Career Day

Public safety officials participated, engaging with young constituents.

May 18, 2019

One OKC Event

12 PM to 4 PM on Northeast 23rd Street.

Tonight (day of meeting)

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.

$500,000

Public Art Commission for Convention Center ('Virtual Sky')

Commission for the public art project in the main and secondary atriums.

$1,300,000

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.

$350,000,000

Public Comments

5 citizens spoke

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.

Opposition to video screen billboard in Bricktown Concerns about private land dispute and city involvement Opposition to rezoning for residential development in rural area Food deserts and health disparities Impact of small box discount stores on communities

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.

Information Only

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.

Information Only

Appointments (Items D-H)

Appointments under the Office of the Mayor.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A-B)

Approval of council proceedings.

Approved

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.

Approved

6A: Revocable Permit with American Heart Association

For the 2019 Central Oklahoma Heart Walk.

Approved

6B: Revocable Permit with Boxer Rescue of Oklahoma

For the Bark Walk.

Approved

6C: Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Beautiful

For 'Oh What a Beautiful Morning' (Bloomin' Brunch).

Approved

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.

Approved

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

Various items under OCMFA.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPA) Items A-B

Various items under OCPA.

Approved

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll

Claims and payroll for OCEAT.

Approved

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'.

Approved

7X1, 7X2, 7X5: Street Resurfacing

Discussion on resurfacing projects on 4th Street, Northeast 8th Street, and North Lincoln.

Information Only

7Z3: Street Enhancements in Paseo

Discussion on street enhancement project in the Paseo district.

Information Only

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.

Information Only

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.

Approved

7AP: Budget Presentation

Formal introduction of the budget and schedule for public hearings.

Information Only

Consent Docket

Approval of remaining consent docket items, excluding those pulled or deferred.

Approved

9A1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (109.01 North Midwest Boulevard)

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1711.

Approved

9A2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (4701 Northeast 122nd)

Rezoning from PUD 1646 to POD 1712.

Approved

9A3: Ordinance on Final Hearing (222 East Sheridan)

Rezoning from Bricktown Core District to SPD 1086, with public comments against a video screen billboard.

Deferred

9A4: Ordinance on Final Hearing (630 Southeast 15th Street)

Rezoning from R1 and R2 to SPUD 1100.

Approved

9A5: Ordinance on Final Hearing (927 East Reno)

Rezoning from I1 to SBD 1107, for an assisted living facility.

Deferred

9A6: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2928 Southwest 15th Street)

Rezoning from R1, R2, I1, and I2 to SPUD 1108.

Approved

9A7: Ordinance on Final Hearing (818 Northwest 65th Street)

Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1109.

Approved

9A8: Ordinance on Final Hearing (2823 Northwest 40th Street)

Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1111 for a multi-family dwelling.

Approved

9A9: Ordinance on Final Hearing (13700 Southwestern Avenue)

Rezoning from SPUD 491 to SBUD 1112 for office commercial development.

Approved

9B1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (1629 Northwest 16th)

Amendment to revise permitted use for drinking establishments.

Approved

9B2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (1629 Northwest 16th)

Rezoning from SPD 956 and Gateway Urban Conservation Overlay District to SPD-1106.

Approved

9C1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (10407 Broadway Extension)

Amendment to revise section 4.4.

Approved

9C2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (10407 Broadway Extension)

Rezoning from PUD870 to SPUD1110.

Approved

9D1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (301 Northwest 104th Street)

Amendment to the master design statement.

Approved

9D2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (301 Northwest 104th Street)

Rezoning from SPUD 740 to SPUD1113.

Approved

9E1: Amendment to Master Design Statement (17600 Southeast 104th)

Amendment to the master design statement.

Approved

9E2: Ordinance on Final Hearing (17600 Southeast 104th)

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1709, with amendments to technical evaluations.

Approved

9F: Ordinance on Final Hearing (11798 Southeast 190)

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1710, with public protest.

Deferred

9G: Ordinance on Final Hearing (4304 Northwest 23rd Street)

Rezoning from O2 General Office to SPD-1104.

Denied

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.

Approved

9I1: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Electrical Code)

Ordinance related to the electrical code.

Adopted

9I2: Resolution Declaring Need for National Electrical Code Adoption

Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code.

Adopted

9J: Ordinance on Final Hearing (Alarm Permits)

Ordinance related to alarm permits.

Adopted

9K: Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance Related to Drainage and Flood Control

Public hearing on drainage and flood control ordinance.

Information Only

9M: Ordinance to be Introduced (Viola Energy)

Ordinance granting a revocable use to Viola Energy, to be set for final hearing on May 21st.

Approved

9N1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing on dilapidated structures (items A-G).

Information Only

9N2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.

Adopted

9O1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structure (935 Northeast 17th)

Public hearing on dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th.

Information Only

9O2: Resolution Declaring Structure Dilapidated

Resolution declaring structure at 935 Northeast 17th dilapidated.

Adopted

9P1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing on unsecured structures (excluding stricken items).

Information Only

9P2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring structures unsecured.

Adopted

9Q1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing on abandoned buildings (excluding stricken items).

Information Only

9Q2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.

Adopted

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.

Approved

9S1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Corporal William Meadows

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal William Meadows.

Approved

9T1: Joint Resolution Authorizing Legal Representation

Joint resolution authorizing legal representation for municipal employees.

Approved

9U1: Claims Recommended for Denial (Items A-Z)

Claims recommended for denial.

Deferred (Item C), Denied (Remaining Items)

10A1: Claims Recommended for Approval (Items A-E)

Claims recommended for approval.

Approved

11A: Resolution Approving Travel and Reimbursement for Councilman David Greenwell

Resolution for travel to attend the Summit on Government Performance and Innovation.

Approved

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.

Adopted

City Manager Reports

Presentation of the third-quarter report from the Convention Visitors Bureau and an update on street lights.

Information Only