Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several presentations and recognitions, notably declaring Lynn Ross-Shiel Historic Preservation Day and honoring Darwin Franklin as Teacher of the Month. Key discussions revolved around a proposed 70-foot building on NE 13th Street, which faced significant community opposition but was ultimately approved, and a moratorium on billboard applications near Lake Hefner. The council also addressed concerns regarding streetcar blockages and the Douglas Recreation Center's redevelopment.
Key Decisions & Votes
Lynn Ross-Shiel Historic Preservation Day
00:03:00Resolution declaring November 5th, 2019, as Lynn Ross-Shiel Historic Preservation Day in Oklahoma City, recognizing her dedication to preserving architectural heritage, including mid-century modern architecture.
Darwin Franklin Teacher of the Month Recognition
00:13:00Resolution recognizing Darwin Franklin as the November 2019 Teacher of the Month by Millwood Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City for his contributions to education and coaching.
Mayor's Travel and Reimbursement for US Conference of Mayors
00:15:20Motion to approve the Mayor's travel and reimbursement to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in January.
Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
00:16:00Approval of appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee, Building Code Commission, Downtown Design Review Committee, Game and Fish Commission, CVB City County Board of Health, Mary Gardens Foundation, Planning Commission, and Residential Building Code Commission.
Journal of Council Proceedings
00:16:30Approval of items A and B from the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Revocable Permit for Putnam City Cancer Classic
00:20:00Approval of a revocable permit for Putnam City Schools to host the 12th annual Putnam City Cancer Classic on November 9th, using Wheeler Park and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation River Trail.
Douglas Recreation Center Preliminary Design Plan
00:21:00Approval of the preliminary design plan for the Douglas Recreation Center, authorizing consultants to proceed with cost estimates and bid documents, despite concerns about potential size reduction due to rising costs.
Professional Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group
00:36:00Resolution authorizing staff to negotiate an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for an external evaluation of the city's change order processes and contract timelines in the street construction program.
Zoning Change at 3915-3923 N Pennsylvania Ave
00:54:00Approval of rezoning from C3 to R4 to allow conversion of office buildings into apartments, supporting walkable and bike-friendly development.
Zoning Change at 630 West Hefner Road
00:55:00Approval of rezoning from I1 to I2 at 630 West Hefner Road.
Zoning Change at 10701 North Council Road
00:55:30Approval of rezoning from PUD 763 to C3 and R2 at 10701 North Council Road.
Zoning Change at 3131 Northwest 192nd Street
00:56:00Approval of rezoning from R1 to O1 for future office development at 3131 Northwest 192nd Street.
Zoning Change at 400 East I240
00:56:30Approval of rezoning from SPUD 78 I1 and R1 to I2 at 400 East I240.
Zoning Change at 3717 North Meridian
00:57:00Approval of rezoning from R1 to O2 at 3717 North Meridian.
Zoning Change at 1007-1017 NW 10th and 1010-1020 West Park Place
00:57:30Approval of rezoning from R4 and C4 to DTD1 to facilitate a 320-unit affordable senior development, integrating independent and assisted living.
Zoning Change at 3101 Northwest 150th Street
00:59:00Approval of rezoning from R4 and CUP 36 to PUD1726 to permit residential development at 3101 Northwest 150th Street.
Zoning Change at 615 North East 5th Street
00:59:30Approval of rezoning from RO2 to SPUD 1085 at 615 North East 5th Street.
Zoning Change at 301 Northeast 13th Street
01:00:00Approval of rezoning from R3 to SPUD 1138 for a 70-foot office building, despite significant community opposition regarding its height and compatibility with the neighborhood.
Zoning Change at 1400 Northwest 16th Street
01:19:00Approval of rezoning from R1 to SPUD 114 to allow for both office and residential development, creating a live-work space on 16th Street.
Special Permit for Private Outdoor Gun Range
01:20:00Approval of a special permit to operate a private outdoor gun range in the AA agricultural district at 12301 North Indian Meridian.
Special Permit for Movie Theater Serving Mixed Beverages
01:20:30Approval of a special permit to operate a movie theater serving mixed beverages in the PUD 598 in the Northeast Gateway Urban Conservation District at 6001 North Martin Luther King.
OG&E Wastewater Purchase Rates Ordinance
01:21:00Approval of an ordinance on final hearing relating to OG&E wastewater purchase rates.
Emergency Declaration for OG&E Wastewater Rates Ordinance
01:29:00Adoption of an emergency declaration for the OG&E wastewater rates ordinance.
Time-Limited Parking on NW 11th Street
01:21:30Denial of an ordinance establishing two-hour time-limited parking on the north side of NW 11th Street from North Dewey to Walker, due to concerns about streetcar blockages.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
01:30:00Adoption of a resolution declaring structures listed at 9F1 as dilapidated, excluding previously stricken items.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
01:31:00Adoption of a resolution declaring structures listed at 9G1 as unsecured, excluding previously stricken items.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
01:32:00Adoption of a resolution declaring buildings listed at 9H1 as abandoned, excluding previously stricken items.
Resolution Amending Fire Sales Tax Expenditures
01:33:00Adoption of a resolution amending the June 18 City Council resolution approving certain fire and other sales tax expenditures.
Resolution to Amend Police Department Appropriations
01:33:30Introduction of a resolution to amend the June 18 City Council resolution approving appropriations for the Police Department, consistent with the budget amendment for police sales tax funds.
Resolution to Foreclose Right to Reopen Walnut Avenue Right-of-Way
01:34:30Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to file an action in district court to foreclose the right to reopen the west 40 feet of the north-south right-of-way for Walnut Avenue south of NE 2nd, related to a property sale.
Resolution for Agreed Settlement in OKC vs. DCV Retail
01:35:00Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case styled OKC vs. DCV Retail.
Resolution to Confess Judgment in Durbin and McElwee vs. OKC
01:35:30Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Durbin and McElwee vs. the City of OKC.
Moratorium on Billboard Applications near Lake Hefner Parkway
01:40:00Approval of a 180-day moratorium on billboard-related applications within 660 feet of Lake Hefner Parkway from NW 63rd Street north to West Memorial Road, with an emergency declaration.
Ordinance on Street Entertainers and Vending Permits
01:37:00Introduction of an ordinance to streamline permitting for street entertainers citywide, removing secondary permit requirements for the Bricktown Canal, and setting it for public hearing on November 19th and final hearing on December 3rd.
Upcoming Community Events
Putnam City Cancer Classic
Wheeler Park and Oklahoma City Community Foundation River Trail, 8:30 AM 5K, 9:15 AM awards, 10:30 AM fun run. Organized by Putnam City High School students.
Britain District Family-Friendly Event
11 AM to 6 PM, inviting residents from Ward 7, Ward 2, and Ward 8 to celebrate the district's revitalization with food and music.
Ward 7 MAPS 4 Informational Town Hall
6 PM at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, NE 42nd and Kelly. Focus on MAPS 4 projects related to Ward 7.
Oklahoma City Police Department Neighborhood Alliance Permit List
At Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, discussing citizens' rights and what to know about permits.
Community Plant-Based Thanksgiving
4 PM to 6 PM at the National Women in Agriculture Building, 1701 North Martin Luther King. Free of charge, RSVP required.
American Quarter Horse Association's Annual Championship Show
Fairgrounds, expected to generate $38 million in direct spending.
National Reining Horse Association's Futurity
Fairgrounds, expected to generate almost $20 million in direct spending.
Financial Matters
Airport Bonds Refunding
Refinancing of 2013 bonds used for the rental car facility, expected to save $8-9 million (27% of original issue) or $500,000 annually in debt service for the airport trust. Market conditions are being monitored for a December issuance.
Budget Amendment
Second amendment to the current year budget, increasing the overall budget to $1,573,286,398. Includes upgrades to fleet services, additions to business improvement districts (Uptown 23rd and Capitol Hill), and police sales tax fund projects.
Police Sales Tax Fund Projects
Funding for three projects: $800,000 for police aviation facility, $1.6 million for public safety campus parking lot, and $750,000 for police building improvements at 616 Cold Court Drive.
Public Comments
Public comments included opposition to the 70-foot building on NE 13th Street due to concerns about neighborhood character, views, and lack of community engagement. There were also comments regarding ADA compliance on sidewalks, the impact of gun laws, and a call for Kwanzaa to be recognized as a national holiday.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7J (unspecified)
- SPUD 1137 (9A10)
- SPUD 1151 (9A13)
Deadlines
- November 19th: Public hearing for street entertainer ordinance
- December 3rd: Final hearing for street entertainer ordinance
- November 19th: Final hearing for police department appropriations resolution
Watch For
- Future discussions on the Douglas Recreation Center's final design and funding.
- Potential ordinance regarding fines for streetcar blockages.
- Further discussions on billboard regulations and potential city-wide moratoriums.
- New revised MOU between the City of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Public Schools.
Announcements
- Mayor's 36th wedding anniversary.
- Belated happy birthday to the Mayor's wife.
- Women in Aviation Aerospace Day celebration.
- St. Mark Baptist Church 61st homecoming.
- FD Moon chess team's success in a tournament.
- National Women in Agriculture plant-based Thanksgiving event.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Item 3A
Presentation and resolution declaring Lynn Ross-Shiel Historic Preservation Day.
Office of the Mayor - Item 3B
Mayor's travel and reimbursement for the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting.
Office of the Mayor - Items 3C-3K
Appointments to various boards and commissions.
Journal of Council Proceedings - Items 4A-4B
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances - Item 5
Deferrals and striking of various items from the agenda.
Revocable Permits - Item 6A
Revocable permit for Putnam City Cancer Classic.
Consent Docket - Item 7F
Specific item pulled from consent docket for separate vote.
Consent Docket - Item 7G1
Discussion regarding the historic significance of 300 NE 3rd Street (SD Lyons property).
Consent Docket - Item 7S
Discussion regarding decreased funding for park projects from the 2007 GO Bond.
Consent Docket - Item 7V
Presentation regarding a professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group.
Consent Docket - Item 7Y1
Discussion regarding resurfacing projects on NW 122nd and North MacArthur Boulevard.
Consent Docket - Item 7AD
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust for airport bonds refunding.
Consent Docket - Item 7AF
Budget amendment and police sales tax fund projects.
Consent Docket - Remaining Items
Approval of remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket - Items 8A-8H
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A1
Rezoning at 3915-3923 North Pennsylvania Avenue from C3 to R4.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A2
Rezoning at 630 West Hefner Road from I1 to I2.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A3
Rezoning at 10701 North Council Road from PUD 763 to C3 and R2.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A4
Rezoning at 3131 Northwest 192nd Street from R1 to O1.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A5
Rezoning at 400 East I240 from SPUD 78 I1 and R1 to I2.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A6
Rezoning at 3717 North Meridian from R1 to O2.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A7
Rezoning at 1007-1017 Northwest 10th and 1010-1020 West Park Place from R4 and C4 to DTD1.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A8
Rezoning at 3101 Northwest 150th Street from R4 and CUP 36 to PUD1726.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A9
Rezoning at 615 North East 5th Street from RO2 to SPUD 1085.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A10
Rezoning at 301 Northeast 13th Street from R3 to SPUD 1138.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9A11
Rezoning at 1400 Northwest 16th Street from R1 to SPUD 114.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9B1
Special permit to operate a private outdoor gun range at 12301 North Indian Meridian.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9B2
Special permit to operate a movie theater serving mixed beverages at 6001 North Martin Luther King.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9C
Ordinance relating to OG&E wastewater purchase rates.
Ordinances on Final Hearing - Item 9D
Ordinance establishing two-hour time-limited parking on the north side of NW 11th Street.
Public Hearing - Item 9E
Public hearing regarding ordinance relating to the general schedule of fees (river corridor permit fees).
Public Hearing - Item 9F1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Resolution - Item 9F2
Resolution declaring structures at 9F1 dilapidated.
Public Hearing - Item 9G1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Resolution - Item 9G2
Resolution declaring structures at 9G1 unsecured.
Public Hearing - Item 9H1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Resolution - Item 9H2
Resolution declaring buildings at 9H1 abandoned.
Public Hearing - Item 9I1
Public hearing regarding a resolution amending fire and other sales tax expenditures.
Resolution - Item 9I2
Resolution amending fire sales tax expenditures.
Public Hearing - Item 9J1
Public hearing regarding a resolution to amend police department appropriations.
Resolution - Item 9J2
Resolution to amend police department appropriations.
Resolution - Item 9K1
Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to file action to foreclose right to reopen Walnut Avenue right-of-way.
Resolution - Item 9L1
Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to enter into agreed settlement in OKC vs. DCV Retail.
Resolution - Item 9M1
Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment in Durbin and McElwee vs. OKC.
Extra Item - Executive Session
Motion to enter into executive session regarding pending litigation (City of Oklahoma City vs. Lamar Central Outdoor).
Items from Council - Item 10A
Ordinance to be introduced regarding street entertainers along the Bricktown Canal and vending permits.
Items from Council - Item 10B
Ordinance declaring a 180-day moratorium on billboard applications near Lake Hefner Parkway.
Items from Council - Item 10C
Resolution declaring Lynn Ross-Shiel Historic Preservation Day.
City Manager Reports - Item 11
Presentation on the first quarter report for the Convention Visitors Bureau.
Citizens to Be Heard - Item 12
Public comments from Ronnie Kirk, Joy Reardon, and Michael Washington.