January 26, 2022 City Council Meeting

Shadonna Watkins was recognized as the December 2019 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City for her dedication to educating young minds.

Sergeant Raymond Swearingen was recognized as the December 2019 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his 16 years of service as the police department's derelict vehicle enforcement officer.

A resolution was approved for the Mayor's travel and reimbursement to attend the US Conference of Mayors Civic I/O Mayor Summit in Austin in March.

Rob Littlefield was appointed to serve as a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission.

Items A and B regarding the journal of council proceedings were approved.

All items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) were approved with one motion.

All items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) were approved with one motion.

All items under the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved with one motion.

The consent docket, including various resolutions and agreements, was approved.

The concurrence docket item regarding an economic development agreement with Wheeler Community Foundation was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 6401 North Sooner Road from double A to C3 was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 2105 Southwest 55th Street from C3 to R4 was referred back to the Planning Commission for further work.

An ordinance to rezone 1104 through 1106 Southeast 51st Street from C3 to I1 was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 220 Northwest 95th Street from R1 to I1 was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 10900 North County Line Road from PUD 954 to PUD 1737 was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 10020 West Wilshire Boulevard from R1 and SPD470 to SPUD 1148, allowing a wholesale tree nursery, was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 526 Southeast 12th Street from R1 to SPUD 1159 was approved.

An ordinance to rezone 1516 North Macarthur Boulevard from R1 to SPD1161, allowing auto sales, was approved.

An ordinance closing a utility easement extending south from Southwest 11th Street west of South Mustang Road was approved.

An ordinance closing portions of street rights of way east of North Santa Fe Avenue and south of Northwest 122nd was approved.

An amendment to the disorderly conduct ordinance to include right-of-way in the list of areas not to be obstructed was approved.

The ordinance on final hearing regarding disorderly conduct was adopted.

A resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District for the year 2020 was approved.

An ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District for the year 2020 was approved.

Ordinance number 26310, approving and adopting the amended and restated Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan, was approved with emergency.

The emergency clause for Ordinance number 26310 regarding the Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan was approved.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving allocations of $4.4 million from Increment District B was approved.

A public hearing was held for an ordinance relating to personnel and retirement systems, with further action to be taken at a later meeting.

A public hearing was held for an ordinance related to the zoning and planning code, amending chapter 59 concerning the healthy neighborhoods overlay district.

Two ordinances (32-33 and 32-237) were introduced to extend the authority to make emergency and time-limited changes to traffic ordinances to the Director of Public Works and City Engineer.

Ordinance number 26345, creating a use tax at the same rate as the sales tax, was introduced and adopted with emergency to go into effect April 1st.

The emergency clause for Ordinance number 26345, creating a use tax, was approved.

A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was approved.

A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was approved.

A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was approved.

A resolution repealing and replacing a prior resolution regarding the adoption of the International Residential Code for one and two-family dwellings was approved to conform with state amendments.

A collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME was approved.

A resolution approving revisions to Police Policy 554, concerning the use of force, was approved to update it with current case law and improve organization.

A resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal Jonathan Wechter was approved.

A joint resolution authorizing Collins, Zorn and Wagner PC to represent Officer John Ricketts in the case of Roth v. Ricketts was approved.

Several claims recommended for denial were denied.

A resolution authorizing the mayor to issue a proclamation calling a special election on March 3, 2020, for a 1/8 cent sales tax dedicated to parks, was approved.

A resolution relating to the special election on March 3, 2020, to submit the ordinance proposed by initiative petition number 42, was approved.

A claim recommended for approval was approved.

An amendment to the street entertainer ordinance to provide for an emergency was approved.

The street entertainer ordinance as amended was adopted.

The emergency clause for the adopted street entertainer ordinance was approved.

A motion to amend item B of the street entertainer ordinance to have an emergency was approved.

The street entertainer ordinance item B as amended was adopted.

The emergency clause for the adopted street entertainer ordinance item B was approved.

An ordinance relating to vehicles for hire and advertising on such vehicles was introduced for public hearing on January 7th and final hearing on January 21st.

An ordinance relating to the zoning and planning code, specifically concerning written notice of public hearings for rezoning applications, was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration.

A resolution amending sections 105, 401, and 1203 of the city's personnel policies to include specific reference to discrimination based upon gender identity and/or gender expression was approved.

Maps 4 Program Funding

The election results for the one percent tax passed last week, funding the Maps 4 program, were accepted.

Centennial Clocks Restoration Donation

A donation from the Inasmuch Foundation for the restoration and renovation of some centennial clocks was acknowledged.

Surf Machine Project Bid

The low bid for the surf machine project at the Boathouse area was higher than the estimated cost, leading to scaling back other program items.

Wheeler Community Foundation Economic Development Agreement

An economic development agreement with the Wheeler Community Foundation for the Western Gateway TIF district was approved, outlining infrastructure reimbursement and access to increment for an elementary school.

Use Tax Implementation

An ordinance was introduced and adopted with emergency to create a use tax, aligning with the sales tax rate, to go into effect April 1st. Historically, these funds have been used for public safety police and fire vehicles and technical equipment.

Penalty Reduction Program Collections

The municipal court's penalty reduction program has collected over $100,000 from 652 paid cases and 265 failure to appear dismissals.

Development Impact Fees

As of June 30, 2019, approximately $15.1 million is available in development impact fees, with $11.3 million for streets, $1.5 million for trails, and $2.3 million for parks. These fees are collected for new capacity in infrastructure systems.

Sales and Use Tax Report

Sales tax growth for the year is about 3.9%, with use tax growth at 9%. A recent decline in use tax is tied to oil and gas related businesses.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation by Lieutenant Stephen Harris, Chaplain of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Caitlyn Boner and Robin Shirley from Girl Scout troops.

Presentation: Shadonna Watkins, Teacher of the Month

Recognition of Shadonna Watkins as the December 2019 Teacher of the Month.

Presentation: Sergeant Raymond Swearingen, Employee of the Month

Recognition of Sergeant Raymond Swearingen as the December 2019 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Resolution: Mayor's Travel and Reimbursement

Resolution approving travel and reimbursement for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors Civic I/O Mayor Summit in Austin.

Appointment: Rob Littlefield to Traffic and Transportation Commission

Appointment of Rob Littlefield to serve as a member of the Traffic and Transportation Commission.

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)

Approval of the journal of council proceedings.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were stricken from the agenda due to owners repairing structures or needing further work on district boundaries.

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

Financial reports and other items related to the OCMFA.

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

Financial reports and other items related to the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items A-B

Financial reports and other items related to the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.

Consent Docket

A collection of routine items for approval, including accepting election results for Maps 4, a donation agreement, and various other resolutions.

Consent Docket Item BM: Surf Machine Project

Awarding a contract to TJ Campbell Construction for the surf machine project at the Boathouse area.

Concurrence Docket: Economic Development Agreement with Wheeler Community Foundation

Concurrence with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust and approving an economic development agreement with Wheeler Community Foundation.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 6401 N Sooner Rd

Rezoning 6401 North Sooner Road from double A to C3.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 2105 SW 55th St

Rezoning 2105 Southwest 55th Street from C3 to R4.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 1104-1106 SE 51st St

Rezoning 1104 through 1106 Southeast 51st Street from C3 to I1.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 220 NW 95th St

Rezoning 220 Northwest 95th Street from R1 to I1.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 10900 N County Line Rd

Rezoning 10900 North County Line Road from PUD 954 to PUD 1737.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 10020 W Wilshire Blvd

Rezoning 10020 West Wilshire Boulevard from R1 and SPD470 to SPUD 1148 to allow a wholesale tree nursery.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 526 SE 12th St

Rezoning 526 Southeast 12th Street from R1 to SPUD 1159.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning Change 1516 N Macarthur Blvd

Rezoning 1516 North Macarthur Boulevard from R1 to SPD1161 to allow auto sales.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing Utility Easement

Closing a utility easement extending south from Southwest 11th Street west of South Mustang Road.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Closing Portions of Street Rights of Way

Closing portions of street rights of way east of North Santa Fe Avenue and south of Northwest 122nd.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Disorderly Conduct Ordinance Amendment

Amendment to the disorderly conduct ordinance to include right-of-way in areas not to be obstructed.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Disorderly Conduct Ordinance Adoption

Adoption of the amended disorderly conduct ordinance.

Public Hearing: Adventure District Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Public hearing regarding the Adventure District Business Improvement District and its assessment role for 2020.

Resolution: Adopting and Confirming Assessment Role for Adventure District BID

Resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District for 2020.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Adopting and Setting Assessment Role for Adventure District BID

Ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District for 2020.

Public Hearing: Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan

Second public hearing regarding Ordinance number 25081, approving and adopting the amended and restated Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan

Ordinance number 26310 on final hearing with emergency regarding the Northeast Renaissance Redevelopment Project Plan.

Public Hearing: Joint Resolution Approving Allocations from Increment District B

Public hearing regarding a joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving allocations of $4.4 million from Increment District B.

Joint Resolution: Approving Allocations from Increment District B

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving allocations of $4.4 million from Increment District B.

Public Hearing: Ordinance Relating to Personnel and Retirement Systems

Public hearing for an ordinance relating to personnel and retirement systems.

Public Hearing: Ordinance Related to Zoning and Planning Code (Healthy Neighborhoods Overlay District)

Public hearing for an ordinance related to the zoning and planning code, amending chapter 59 concerning the healthy neighborhoods overlay district.

Ordinances to be Introduced: Emergency Changes to Traffic Ordinances

Introduction of two ordinances (32-33 and 32-237) to extend authority for emergency and time-limited changes to traffic ordinances.

Ordinance to be Introduced and Adopted with Emergency: Use Tax

Introduction and adoption with emergency of Ordinance number 26345, creating a use tax.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding several dilapidated structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated.

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding several unsecured structures.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring several structures as unsecured.

Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding several abandoned buildings.

Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned.

Resolution: Repealing and Replacing International Residential Code Resolution

Resolution repealing and replacing a prior resolution regarding the adoption of the International Residential Code for one and two-family dwellings.

Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME

Approval of a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME.

Resolution: Approving Revisions to Police Policy 554 Use of Force

Resolution approving revisions to Police Policy 554, concerning the use of force.

Resolution: Salary Continuation for Corporal Jonathan Wechter

Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal Jonathan Wechter.

Joint Resolution: Representation for Officer John Ricketts

Joint resolution authorizing Collins, Zorn and Wagner PC to represent Officer John Ricketts in the case of Roth v. Ricketts.

Executive Session: Deer Creek Water Corp vs. City of OKC

Executive session to receive confidential communications from attorneys regarding Deer Creek Water Corp versus City of OKC.

Claims Recommended for Denial

Denial of several claims recommended for denial.

Extra Item 1: Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Call Special Election for Parks Sales Tax

Resolution authorizing the mayor to issue a proclamation calling a special election on March 3, 2020, for a 1/8 cent sales tax dedicated to parks.

Extra Item 2: Resolution Relating to Special Election Ordinance

Resolution relating to the special election called for March 3, 2020, to submit the ordinance proposed by initiative petition number 42.

Claim Recommended for Approval

Approval of a claim recommended for approval.

Ordinance to be Introduced: Street Entertainer Ordinance Amendment

Amendment to simplify the process for street entertainers, removing special requirements for the Bricktown Canal.

Ordinance to be Introduced: Vehicles for Hire Advertising Ordinance

Introduction of an ordinance relating to vehicles for hire and advertising on such vehicles.

Ordinance to be Referred: Zoning and Planning Code (Public Hearing Notices)

Referral of an ordinance relating to the zoning and planning code, concerning written notice of public hearings for rezoning applications, to the Planning Commission.

Resolution: Amending Personnel Policies (Gender Identity/Expression)

Resolution amending sections 105, 401, and 1203 of the city's personnel policies to include specific reference to discrimination based upon gender identity and/or gender expression.

City Manager Reports

Presentation on development impact fees and sales and use tax report.

Citizens to be Heard

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on any topic.