Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several revocable permits for upcoming community events, including Opening Night, the SandRidge Santa Run, and the Cowboy Christmas Parade. Key discussions included the use of police drones, the Healthy Neighborhood Overlay, and the Northeast Renaissance TIF District. A significant resolution was passed to name the future recreation center at Douglas Park after civic leader Willa D. Johnson.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Building Code, Civic Center, and Park Commission
Three appointments were made to the Building Code, Civic Center, and Park Commission with a single motion.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Items A and B of the Journal of Council Proceedings were approved with one motion.
Revocable Permit for Opening Night
A revocable permit was approved for the Arts Council to hold Opening Night and the Opening Night Finale 5K.
Revocable Permit for SandRidge Santa Run
A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the SandRidge Santa Run on December 14th.
Revocable Permit for Cowboy Christmas Parade
A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Stockyard City Main Street to hold the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 7th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
Items A through H for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved with one motion.
Irrevocable Letter of Credit and Dedications at Siena Ridge (Item 7N)
The irrevocable letter of credit and dedications were approved for Siena Ridge, excluding the street stub crossing the 1-0 gas line easement, which was denied.
Ordinance for 300 Northeast 3rd Street (Lions Mansion)
An ordinance to rezone 300 Northeast 3rd Street from Downtown Business District to Downtown Business District with Historic Landmark Overlay was approved, including an emergency clause.
Ordinance for 112 Northeast 52nd Street
An ordinance to rezone 112 Northeast 52nd Street from R1 to I2 was approved, including an emergency clause.
Ordinance for 6000 Northwest 23rd Street
An ordinance to rezone 6000 Northwest 23rd Street from C3 to I1 for a bakery facility was approved.
Ordinance for 3012 South Sarah Road
An ordinance to rezone 3012 South Sarah Road from PUD 1453 to PUD 1735 was approved, necessitated by the turnpike project.
Ordinance for 2301 Northwest 145th Street
An ordinance to rezone 2301 Northwest 145th Street from PUD 1577 to PUD 1738 for an elementary school was approved.
Ordinance for 923 West Britton Road
An ordinance to rezone 923 West Britton Road from C4 to SPD-1155 was approved, including an emergency clause.
Ordinance for 11438 Southwest 11th Street
An ordinance to rezone 11438 Southwest 11th Street from R3M to SPD-1158 for single-family development was approved.
Special Permit for 10240 Broadway Extension
A special permit to allow a high-impact institutional use rehabilitation hospital in the General Office District at 10240 Broadway Extension was approved.
Closing a Portion of Southwest 2nd Street
An ordinance to close a portion of Southwest 2nd Street between Chartel and Dewey was approved.
Closing Utility Easement at 5700 Northwest 130th Street
An ordinance to close a utility easement at 5700 Northwest 130th Street for office development was approved.
Removing 60-Degree Angle Parking on East Side of Willow Springs Avenue
An ordinance to remove 60-degree angle parking on the east side of Willow Springs Avenue was approved.
Removing Reserved Parking Space for Physically Disabled on East Side of Willow Springs Avenue
An ordinance to remove a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of Willow Springs Avenue was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 9Q1B)
A claim for $80 by Jackie Pearson for tire damage due to a raised water valve was approved, despite staff recommendation for denial.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Remaining Items)
Remaining claims recommended for denial (A, C, D, E) were denied.
Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval (Items A through G) were approved.
Naming of Future Recreation Center at Douglas Park
A resolution was approved to name the future recreation center at Douglas Park the 'Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center at Douglas Park' in honor of civic leader Willa D. Johnson.
Incurrence of Indebtedness by Oklahoma City Airport Trust
A resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Airport Trust for refunding airport debt was approved, including a waiver of competitive bidding.
Upcoming Community Events
Opening Night
33rd annual event with nine stages, including City Hall, OKC Museum of Art, Library, Civic Center, and Bicentennial Park. Features a 5K run and diverse programming. Expects 25,000 attendees. Posters in Spanish for wider reach.
SandRidge Santa Run
7:30 AM to 11 AM at SandRidge Energy Lobby. Includes a 5K, one-mile fun run, and competitive costume contest. Family-friendly activities like photo booth, Santa visits, and free face painting. Route through City Center, Midtown, and Heritage Hills. Estimated 200-300 runners.
Cowboy Christmas Parade
Hosted by Stockyard City Main Street. Starts at Penn and Exchange, proceeds to Agnew and south to 14th Street. Features 40-50 entries, street performers, food vendors, children's activities, and gifts/photos with Santa for children.
Downtown in December
Presented by Devon, a series of over 30 holiday events and attractions. Includes Devon Ice Rink, Saturdays/Weekend with Santa, SandRidge Santa Run, Lights on Broadway, Tree Lighting Festival, Free Holiday Water Taxi Rides, Holiday Pop-Up Shops, Dog Day in December, and Arts Council's Opening Night. Free streetcar rides on Fridays-Sundays until January 5th.
Restore OKC Turkey Baskets
Restore OKC, Homeland, and OKC Thunder distributed over 400 turkey baskets to families.
Northeast Community Collaborative Turkey Baskets
Over 20 partners served over 500 families at the Douglas Center, distributing turkey baskets.
Food Security Symposium
1 PM to 4 PM at Metro Tech. Features speakers including Professor Lowry from OU, a professor from Spelman researching food security in DC, and a USC professor who grew up in NE OKC. Free to attend. Information at eokc.foodsecurity.com.
Groundbreaking at Emmanuel Perez Park
Groundbreaking for a new park recognizing Medal of Honor winner Emmanuel Perez and other state Medal of Honor recipients.
Retired Oklahoma City Firefighters Holiday Dinner
Annual holiday dinner, recognizing the association's fundraising efforts for families displaced by fire.
Cleveland Neighborhood Holiday Event
Features holiday tunes by the Cleveland Corollaries, complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and a special appearance by Santa. Donations support SMART for Cleveland, funding STEAM education at Cleveland Elementary School.
Financial Matters
Northeast Renaissance TIF District Budget Amendment
The budget for TIF District #9 was amended from $45 million to $31 million, with new District B at $19 million and District C at $12 million, for an overall total of $62 million. This increase is to accommodate additional private investment and public improvements.
Allocation for 36th and Lincoln Development (Homeland Grocery Store)
A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust to approve an allocation of $4.4 million from Increment District B for the Homeland grocery store and corporate headquarters, and Northeast Senior Wellness Center project. An additional $1.3 million from Gold Bond funds will support the MAPS 3 Senior Wellness Center.
Airport Debt Refunding
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Airport Trust for refunding airport debt, expected to result in significant savings due to favorable bond market conditions.
Donation from Arnold Family Foundation
An MOU with the Arnold Family Foundation for a $20 million operating endowment for the Diversion Hub project, with funds already deposited at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.
Donation from Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Annual donation from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund since 1995 to send two upper-level police commanders to the Police Executive Research Foundation (PERF) in Boston for leadership training.
Public Comments
Public comments primarily focused on the Northeast Renaissance TIF District and the 36th and Lincoln development. Concerns were raised about potential gentrification, lack of minority involvement in TIF projects, and the affordability of products at the proposed Homeland grocery store. One citizen also spoke about a denied claim for tire damage, expressing frustration with the city's liability laws.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 11 A 1 and 2 (deferred to December 17th at the request of the Municipal Counselor's office)
Deadlines
- December 10th: Vote of the people on MAPS 4 program
- December 17th: Final hearing on amendments to the Northeast Renaissance Economic Development Project Plan
- December 17th: Final consideration for allocation for 36th and Lincoln development
- December 17th: Public hearing for ordinance relating to retirement systems
- December 17th: Public hearing for Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay ordinance
- January 7th: Final hearing for ordinance relating to retirement systems
- January 7th: Final hearing for Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay ordinance
Watch For
- Further discussions on the Northeast Renaissance TIF District and the 36th and Lincoln development
- Updates on the Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay implementation
- Analysis of once-a-week park mowing for future budget process
Announcements
- Councilman Griner is present but experiencing technical difficulties with his voting light.
- The December 31st City Council meeting is canceled due to the holiday season and lack of urgent items.
- The public hearing for the Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay (K-3) originally scheduled for December 31st will now be on January 7th.
- The City Manager acknowledged the complexity and collaborative effort behind the 36th and Lincoln development project.
- Councilwoman Nice highlighted the importance of the Healthy Neighborhood Overlay for improving health outcomes in the 73111 zip code, emphasizing its temporary nature.
- Councilwoman Nice announced the opening of Restore OKC's community market, a co-op store, with extended hours coming in Spring 2020.
- Councilman Stone shared news of the Emmanuel Perez Park groundbreaking and praised the Retired Oklahoma City Firefighters Association for their community support.
- Councilman Cooper thanked city staff and residents for participating in the 'Better Streets MAPS 4' event and encouraged continued community dialogue.
- Downtown OKC Partnership presented an overview of 'Downtown in December' events, highlighting increased attendance and diverse programming.
- Doug Cupper presented on the Parks and Recreation Department's efforts to enhance recreational opportunities and community wellness, noting increased park usage and satisfaction with maintenance.
Agenda Summary
Item 3: Offices of Mayor
Appointments to Building Code, Civic Center, and Park Commission.
Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of items A and B.
Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances
Striking of several dilapidated structures and abandoned buildings, and deferral of Item 11 A 1 and 2.
Item 6a: Revocable Permit with the Arts Council for Opening Night
Permit for Opening Night and the Opening Night Finale 5K.
Item 6b: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership
Permit to hold the SandRidge Santa Run on December 14th.
Item 6c: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Stockyard City Main Street
Permit to hold the Cowboy Christmas Parade on December 7th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority
Approval of items A through H.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority
Approval of items A and B.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust
Approval of claims and payroll (Item A).
Item 7: Consent Docket
General approval of consent docket items, with specific items pulled for discussion or separate vote.
Item 7E: Police Drone Use
Discussion regarding the use of police drones for accident scene mapping and crime scenes, and policies for privacy and evidence.
Item 7K3: Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay
Discussion on the Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay for the 73111 zip code, aimed at improving health outcomes and food access.
Item 7N: Irrevocable Letter of Credit and Dedications at Siena Ridge
Approval of dedications, excluding a street stub crossing a gas line easement.
Item 7AB2 & 7AB5: Street Resurfacing Projects
Discussion on street resurfacing projects on North Sooner Road and North Santa Fe Avenue.
Item 7AG: MOU with Arnold Family Foundation
MOU for a $20 million operating endowment for the Diversion Hub project.
Item 7AT: Donation from Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Discussion on the annual donation for police executive training.
Item 8: Concurrence Docket
Approval of items A through L.
Item 9A1: Ordinance at 300 Northeast 3rd Street
Rezoning from Downtown Business District to Downtown Business District with Historic Landmark Overlay (Lions Mansion).
Item 9A2: Ordinance at 112 Northeast 52nd Street
Rezoning from R1 to I2.
Item 9A3: Ordinance at 6000 Northwest 23rd Street
Rezoning from C3 to I1 for a bakery facility.
Item 9A4: Ordinance at 3012 South Sarah Road
Rezoning from PUD 1453 to PUD 1735.
Item 9A5: Ordinance at 2301 Northwest 145th Street
Rezoning from PUD 1577 to PUD 1738 for an elementary school.
Item 9A6: Ordinance at 923 West Britton Road
Rezoning from C4 to SPD-1155.
Item 9A7: Ordinance at 11438 Southwest 11th Street
Rezoning from R3M to SPD-1158 for single-family development.
Item 9B: Special Permit at 10240 Broadway Extension
Special permit for a high-impact institutional use rehabilitation hospital.
Item 9C: Ordinance Closing Southwest 2nd Street
Closing a portion of Southwest 2nd Street between Chartel and Dewey.
Item 9D: Ordinance Closing Utility Easement
Closing a utility easement at 5700 Northwest 130th Street.
Item 9E1: Ordinance Removing Angle Parking
Removing 60-degree angle parking on the east side of Willow Springs Avenue.
Item 9E2: Ordinance Removing Reserved Parking
Removing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of Willow Springs Avenue.
Item 9F: Public Hearing on Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses Ordinance
Public hearing regarding an ordinance adding 'exit' to the list of areas not to be obstructed.
Item 9G1: Public Hearing on Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan
Public hearing regarding ordinance number 25081, approving and adopting the amended and restated Northeast Renaissance TIF District project plan.
Item 9H: Joint Resolution for 36th and Lincoln Development
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust to approve a $4.4 million allocation from Increment District B for the Homeland grocery store and corporate headquarters, and Northeast Senior Wellness Center.
Item 9I: Ordinance Relating to Retirement Systems
Ordinance to update the list of investment vehicles for the employee retirement system.
Item 9J: Ordinance Relating to Zoning and Planning Code (Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay)
Ordinance to establish a Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay for the 73111 zip code.
Item 9K1: Public Hearing on Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Item 9K2: Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Resolution to claim that the listed structures are dilapidated.
Item 9L1: Public Hearing on Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
Item 9L2: Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
Resolution to declare the listed structures are unsecured.
Item 9M1: Public Hearing on Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
Item 9M2: Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Resolution to declare that the listed buildings are abandoned.
Item 9N: Resolution Approving Incurrence of Indebtedness by Oklahoma City Airport Trust
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness for airport debt refunding and waiving competitive bidding.
Item 9O: Resolution Naming Recreation Center
Resolution naming the future recreation center at Douglas Park the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.
Item 9P: Executive Session
To discuss collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2019-2020 with AFSCME.
Item 9Q1: Claims Recommended for Denial
Claims recommended for denial, with one claim (9Q1B) approved and others denied.
Item 10A1: Claims Recommended for Approval
Claims recommended for approval (Items A through G).