January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting

Chelsea Tidsworth was recognized as January 2022 Teacher of the Month by Putnam City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City for her dedication to education and community involvement.

Appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee and the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Advisory Board were approved with a single motion.

A resolution extending the penalty reduction program for class A offenses in warrant status until June 30, 2022, was unanimously approved. The program has successfully closed 4,426 cases and collected $687,000.

A resolution establishing compensation and benefits for municipal judges, including a retroactive effective date of January 1, 2022, was unanimously approved.

A joint resolution regarding item F1 under the Municipal Facilities Authority agenda was approved by a vote of six to three after an executive session and extensive discussion regarding legal representation for employees.

Remaining items on the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda (A through E and G) were approved with one motion.

All items on the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda (A and B) were approved with one motion.

An amendment to the ARPA funds allocation was approved, reallocating $1.5 million from the small business and non-profit support category to the minority and disadvantaged business support and technical assistance category, increasing the latter to $4 million.

All items on the consent docket, with the exception of one previously deferred item, were approved.

All items on the concurrence docket (A through H) were approved with one motion.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 11525 North Blackwelder from R1 to R2 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 5124 South Sarah Road from AAA Agricultural District to R1 Single Family was approved.

Resolution receiving and removing the employment land use typology area layer from the urban low intensity base luta designation on a 112-acre tract at the southwest corner of SW 15th Street and South County Line Road was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2145 South County Line Road from AA Agricultural District to R1 Single Family was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3244 Northwest 150th Street from PUD 702 to PUD 1828 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 17412 North May Avenue from PUD 1245 to PUD 1843 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 12500 South Pennsylvania Avenue from O2 General Office District to PUD 1847 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 4831 South County Line Road from AA Agricultural to PUD 1848 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 4701 South Anderson Road from AAA Agricultural District to PUD 1853 was approved to allow for the expansion of a small business.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 12800 Northwest 10th Street from AAA Agricultural District to PUD 1857 was approved.

Amendment to the master design statement of a TUD to remove a tract of land was approved.

The second component of item 11M was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 808 North Douglas Avenue from R3 Medium Density Residential to SPUD 1350 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1505 Northwest 19th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1352 was approved.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2446 Northwest 48th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1353 was approved to allow two single-family homes on a vacant lot.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1301 Northeast 10th Street from R2 Medium Low Density Residential to SPUD 1355 was approved to allow three residential homes on an urban renewal lot.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2008 Northwest 27th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1356 was approved to allow for two duplexes, totaling four units, near Oklahoma City University.

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 839 Northwest 47th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1358 was approved to subdivide three city lots into two to build two new structures, providing more affordable housing options.

Four comprehensive plan amendments, previously approved by the planning commission, were received by the council. These amendments primarily involved changes in land use designations in the southwest area of the city.

An ordinance extending the corporate limits of Oklahoma City in Ward 8, based on a 2017 committee recommendation, was approved despite concerns about infrastructure maintenance and fiscal impact.

An ordinance to update the city's hotel tax ordinance, requiring hotels to remit payments using the city's online application to qualify for a three percent operator's discount, was introduced.

An ordinance transferring motor vehicle for hire and carriage licensing and administration from the Oklahoma City Traffic and Transportation Commission to the Oklahoma City Police Department was introduced.

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 declaring Juneteenth as an observed public holiday in Oklahoma City, extending the holiday to management and non-represented employees, was approved.

A joint resolution authorizing the hiring of the firm of Collins Zorn and Wagner was approved by a vote of five to three.

A resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment in the case of Floyd Spec versus the City of Oklahoma City was approved.

A resolution authorizing the confession of judgment for item 11AK1 was approved.

A letter of engagement involving the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the law firm of Phillips Murrah for legal services was approved.

Penalty Reduction Program Collections

The penalty reduction program has collected $687,000 and closed 4,426 cases since June 2019.

ARPA Funds Allocation (Small Business & Non-Profit Support)

Initial allocation for small business and non-profit support from ARPA funds, reduced by $1.5 million to reallocate to minority and disadvantaged businesses.

ARPA Funds Allocation (Minority & Disadvantaged Business Support)

Increased allocation for minority and disadvantaged business support and technical assistance from ARPA funds, reflecting a $1.5 million increase from the initial proposal.

ARPA Funds Allocation (Job Training Program)

Allocation for job training and upskilling for workforce development from ARPA funds.

ARPA Funds Allocation (Program Administration)

Allocation for program administration of ARPA funds, representing about 7.4% of the total funds.

Economic Development Agreement Amendment

An amendment to an economic development agreement from 2016, requiring a developer to pay back $183,000 due to a waived 'no flip' clause.

Homeland Grocery Store Parking Lot Purchase

The city will purchase the completed parking lot for the Homeland grocery store at 36th and Lincoln for its appraised value of $1.9 million, as part of a master development agreement.

Innovation Hall Project Cost

Total estimated cost for the Convergence project, including an office tower, lab space, hotel, and Innovation Hall.

Innovation Hall MAPS Funding

MAPS funds allocated for the Innovation Hall, contingent on a matching $10 million from non-MAPS sources.

Innovation Hall Developer Contribution

Developer's contribution to match MAPS funding for the Innovation Hall, covering land, infrastructure, FF&E, parking, and soft costs.

3A

Resolution recognizing Chelsea Tidsworth as January 2022 Teacher of the Month.

3B & 3C

Appointments to the Bond Advisory Committee and the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Advisory Board.

4A

Public hearing regarding ordinance amending zoning and planning code relative to raising chickens and quail.

4B

Resolution declaring an extension to June 30, 2022, of the penalty reduction program for defendants with cases in warrant status for class A offenses.

4C

Resolution establishing compensation and benefits for municipal judges.

5

City Manager's report on redistricting process and draft map.

6A & 6B

Journal of Council Proceedings.

7

Request for uncontested continuances and striking of items from the agenda.

8A

Revocable permit with Pop-Up Entertainment and Events Group for OKC Pop-Up Series: Here Comes Summer Festival.

OCMFA Items A-G

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority agenda items.

OCPPA Items A & B

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority agenda items.

9U & 9V

Presentation on artwork for the Civic Center Music Hall renovation and donation from the Civic Center Foundation.

9W

Technical assistance from Rocky Mountain Institute for a solarized campaign.

9AC

Comments on park located next to Martin Luther King Elementary School regarding sidewalks and pavement repairs.

9AH

Update on the May Avenue bridge replacement project over Northwest Expressway.

9AI

Discussion on funding for a bike project, including concerns about traffic impact and pedestrian safety.

9AQ

Public comments on a memorandum of understanding regarding a sports complex development and utility extensions.

9AT

Master development agreement with the Alliance for Economic Development for ARPA funds allocation for small businesses and non-profits.

9AV

Amendment to an economic development agreement from 2016.

9AY

Bill of sale for the city's purchase of the Homeland grocery store parking lot.

9BC

Request for proposals for the operator of the Foster Center.

9BD

Master development agreement with Convergence for the development of the Innovation Hall.

9BF

Update on bus stop improvements and the number of shelters in the system.

10A-H

Concurrence docket items.

11A

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 11525 North Blackwelder from R1 to R2.

11B

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 5124 South Sarah Road from AAA Agricultural District to R1 Single Family.

11C

Resolution receiving and removing the employment land use typology area layer from the urban low intensity base luta designation on a 112-acre tract located at the southwest corner of Southwest 15th Street and South County Line Road.

11D

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2145 South County Line Road from AA Agricultural District to R1 Single Family.

11E

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1111 North Bryant Avenue from R1 Single Family to C3 Community Commercial District.

11F

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3244 Northwest 150th Street from PUD 702 to PUD 1828.

11G

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 17412 North May Avenue from PUD 1245 to PUD 1843.

11H

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 12500 South Pennsylvania Avenue from O2 General Office District to PUD 1847.

11I

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 4831 South County Line Road from AA Agricultural to PUD 1848.

11J

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 4701 South Anderson Road from AAA Agricultural District to PUD 1853.

11K

Item removed from the agenda.

11L

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 12800 Northwest 10th Street from AAA Agricultural District to PUD 1857.

11M1

Amendment to the master design statement of a TUD.

11M2

Second component of item 11M.

11N

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 8500 West Wilshire Boulevard from R1 Single Family to PUD 1859.

11O

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 808 North Douglas Avenue from R3 Medium Density Residential to SPUD 1350.

11P

Item removed from the agenda.

11Q

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1505 Northwest 19th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1352.

11R

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2446 Northwest 48th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1353.

11S

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1301 Northeast 10th Street from R2 Medium Low Density Residential to SPUD 1355.

11T

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2008 Northwest 27th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1356.

11U

Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 839 Northwest 47th Street from R1 Single Family to SPUD 1358.

11V

Ordinance on final hearing for a special permit to operate a heavy public protection and utility use transfer station.

11W

Appeal regarding the Parks Commission decision on the transfer station.

11X

Item deferred to February 15th.

11Y

Four comprehensive plan amendments.

11Z

Ordinance on final hearing extending the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City.

11AA

Public hearing regarding an ordinance relating to the authority of the animal welfare officer to enter private property without a warrant.

11AB

Ordinance to be introduced relating to taxation, specifically hotel taxation.

11AC

Ordinance to be introduced relating to motor vehicles for hire.

11AD

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

11AD1C

Dilapidated structure at a specific address.

11AD2

Resolution declaring structures as dilapidated.

11AE

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

11AE2

Resolution declaring structures as unsecured.

11AF

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.

11AF1E

Abandoned building at a specific address.

11AF2

Resolution declaring buildings as abandoned.

11AG

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust adopting the film incentive program.

11AH

Resolution declaring Juneteenth as an observed public holiday in the City of Oklahoma City.

11AI1

Joint resolution authorizing the hiring of the firm of Collins Zorn and Wagner.

11AJ1

Resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment in the case of Floyd Spec versus the City of Oklahoma City.

11AK1

Resolution authorizing the confession of judgment.

11AL1

Letter of engagement involving the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the law firm of Phillips Murrah for legal services.

11AL2

Item related to legal services.

11AM

Request to move into executive session involving Deer Creek Water Corporation.

11AN

Request to move into executive session involving a case about Tabitha Barnes.