January 4, 2022 City Council Meeting

A motion was made and seconded to strike item 4a, an item from Councilman Carter, from the agenda for later consideration.

Items 6a and 6b, concerning the journal of council proceedings, were approved unanimously.

A revocable wide right-of-way use permit was approved for the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition to hold the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade on January 17th.

Items a through d of the OCMFA were approved with one motion.

Items a through d of the OCPPA were approved with one motion.

The consent docket was adopted, excluding items previously deferred or pulled for separate discussion.

A project agreement for the installation of bicycle facilities, including on EK Gaylord Boulevard, was deferred for two weeks to allow for stakeholder discussions regarding traffic impact and project plans.

All items on the concurrence docket (a through p) were approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to close a two-mile portion of Douglas Boulevard between SE 74th and SE 44th was approved to facilitate the expansion of Tinker Air Force Base.

An ordinance on final hearing amending Chapter 32 of the city code, related to motor vehicle and traffic for the streetcar, was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing related to the general schedule of fees, specifically a fee for towing of motor vehicles related to the streetcar, was approved.

A resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District was adopted.

An ordinance on final hearing adopting and setting the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District was approved.

An ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the municipal code, relating to animals and harmonizing search and seizure provisions with constitutional cases, was introduced and set for public hearing on January 18th and final consideration on February 1st.

The public hearing for the dilapidated structure at 2701 NE 21st Street (Bryant Center) was deferred for two months to allow the owner to secure the property and explore historic preservation options.

A resolution declaring remaining listed structures (specifically 11g1b) as dilapidated was adopted.

The public hearing item for an unsecured structure (11h1g) was deferred for two months.

A resolution declaring remaining listed structures as unsecured was adopted.

A resolution declaring remaining listed buildings (excluding item a) as abandoned was adopted.

A resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2019 Oklahoma City Cares Act amendment was adopted, including new programs and the acceptance of federal funds for housing and homelessness.

A joint resolution adopting a film incentive program was deferred for two weeks to allow for further review and potential amendment of language regarding minority and disadvantaged business inclusion.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Daniel's v. City of OKC was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Edwards v. City of OKC was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Sanders v. City of Oklahoma City was approved.

Items 11o1a and 11o1b, routine claims recommended for approval, were approved.

Douglas Boulevard Improvements

Estimated cost for partial widening of Post Road, resurfacing and shouldering of SE 44th and SE 74th, and intersection improvements related to the Douglas Boulevard closure.

Emergency Pest Inspection Treatment Program

A new program to address pest infestations in properties under the whole house rehab program.

Home ARP Funds

Authorization to receive federal funds from HUD for initiatives addressing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness.

CDBG CV Funds

Acceptance of additional CDBG CV dollars for a sub-recipient facility project.

Taylor Ridge Apartments Acquisition and Rehabilitation

Project by the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma to acquire and rehabilitate Taylor Ridge Apartments at 4759 NW 36th Street, funded primarily by CDBG CV and regular CDBG funds.

Film Incentive Program Funding

Proposed funding allocation from the GO bond for economic development to support the film incentive program.

Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of routine claims for city operations.

Item 3: Offices of Mayor

No items were presented under the Offices of Mayor.

Item 4a: Items from Council - Councilman Carter's item

Councilman Carter requested to strike this item and bring it back at a later time.

Item 5: City Manager Reports

The City Manager had no reports, directing to okc.gov for claims and payroll information.

Item 6a,b: Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the journal of council proceedings.

Item 7: Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items on the consent docket and unsecured/abandoned structures were deferred or stricken.

Item 8a: Provocable wide right-of-way use permit with the OKC Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition

Approval for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade on January 17th.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items a-d

Routine items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items a-d

Routine items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.

Item 9: Consent Docket

Various routine items were approved as part of the consent docket, with some pulled for separate discussion.

Item 9ak: Professional services agreement with the Adventure District

Agreement for improvements, wayfinding, maintenance, and beautification in the Adventure District.

Item 9am: Contract and bonds for the Softball Hall of Fame bridge

Approval for the construction of a bridge connecting Remington Park and the Softball Hall of Fame for beautification and pedestrian safety.

Item 9an: Adoption resolution extending the time to award the contract for the greenway trail

Resolution to extend the contract award time for the greenway trail, with discussion on Katy Trail lighting.

Item 9as: Project agreement for the installation of bicycle facilities

Agreement for bicycle facilities at five locations, including EK Gaylord Boulevard, with construction estimated for summer 2022 to fall 2023.

Item 9az: Memo error correction

A memo for the Carnegie Center projects incorrectly referenced the Ambassador Hotel.

Item 10: Concurrence Docket (a-p)

Various routine items on the concurrence docket were approved.

Item 10in: Affordable housing units agreement

Discussion regarding an agreement for affordable housing units, including funding for generators and support for community-led developments.

Item 11a: Ordinance on final hearing to close a two-mile north-south portion of Douglas Boulevard

Closure of Douglas Boulevard between SE 74th and SE 44th, related to the expansion of Tinker Air Force Base.

Item 11b: Ordinance on final hearing relating to motor vehicle and traffic

Amending Chapter 32 of the city code, related to the streetcar.

Item 11c: Ordinance on final hearing related to general schedule of fees

Establishing a fee for towing of motor vehicles, related to the streetcar.

Item 11d1: Public hearing regarding a resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District

Public hearing for the Adventure District Business Improvement District assessment role.

Item 11d2: Resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District

Formal adoption of the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District.

Item 11e: Ordinance on final hearing adopting and setting the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District

Formal adoption and setting of the assessment role for the Adventure District Business Improvement District.

Item 11f: Ordinance to be introduced and set for public hearing on January 18th and final consideration on February 1st relating to animals

Amending Chapter 8 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code to harmonize search and seizure provisions in animal welfare cases with constitutional requirements.

Item 11g1: Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures

Public hearing for listed dilapidated structures.

Item 11g1a: 2701 NE 21st Street aka 2633 NE 21st Street (Bryant Center)

Discussion about securing the historic Bryant Center, issues with vagrants and dumping, and the need for lighting.

Item 11g2: Resolution declaring structures are dilapidated

Resolution for remaining dilapidated structures (specifically 11g1b).

Item 11h1: Public hearing regarding unsecured structures

Public hearing for listed unsecured structures.

Item 11h1e: 7108 NW 14th (apartment complex)

Discussion about ongoing issues with an apartment complex, including cleaning, securing, and rehabilitation plans by new owners.

Item 11h1g: Unsecured structure

Public hearing item for an unsecured structure.

Item 11h2: Resolution declaring that the structures are unsecured

Resolution for remaining unsecured structures (excluding previously struck or deferred items).

Item 11i1: Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings

Public hearing for listed abandoned buildings.

Item 11i2: Resolution declaring that the buildings are abandoned

Resolution for remaining abandoned buildings (excluding item a).

Item 11j1: Public hearing regarding a resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2019 Oklahoma City Cares Act amendment

Public hearing for the Cares Act amendment, including new programs and funding allocations.

Item 11j2: Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2019 Oklahoma City Cares Act amendment

Approval of amendments, including an emergency pest inspection program, carry forward of CDBG and HOME funds, acceptance of Home ARP funds, and CDBG CV funds for Taylor Ridge Apartments.

Item 11k: Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust adopting the film incentive program

Amendment to Oklahoma City's general obligation limited tax bonds program and policy, proposing a two-pronged rebate program for feature films and television projects.

Item 11l1: Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment

Without admitting liability in the case of Daniel's v. City of OKC.

Item 11m1: Resolution authorizing the municipal council to confess judgment

Without admitting liability in the case of Edwards v. City of OKC.

Item 11n1: Resolution authorizing new municipal council to confess judgment

Without admitting liability in the case of Sanders v. City of Oklahoma City.

Item 11o1a,b: Claims recommended for approval

Routine claims recommended for approval.

Item 12: Comments from Council

Council members shared comments on cold weather assistance, the MLK parade, and COVID-19 precautions.

Item 13: Comments from Citizens

Citizen Michael Washington spoke against the film incentive program and the proposed new jail facility.

Item 14: Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned.