October 26, 2021 City Council Meeting

Amber Corbin was appointed to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission.

An ordinance to allow conditional raising of chickens and quail on parcels less than one acre was introduced and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Conditions include limits on number of animals, no roosters, coop requirements, and enforcement on a complaint basis.

The Journal of Council Proceedings for previous meetings was approved.

A revocable permit was approved for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to hold a 'More Than Pink 2021' survivor car parade on October 30th at Bicentennial Park.

A revocable permit was approved for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City to host the Opening Night Finale 5K and New Year's Eve celebration at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

A revocable permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the 20th annual OKC Tree Lighting Festival on November 18th on Mickey Mantle Drive.

All items (a through f) for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.

Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved.

The majority of the consent docket items were approved without individual discussion.

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

Rezoning of 1725 South Frisco Road from AA to PUD 183 was approved.

Rezoning of 2804 East Memorial Road from AA and R1 to PUD 1837 for a mixed-use single-family and commercial development was approved.

Rezoning of 12200 North Macarthur Boulevard from PUD 817 to PUD 1844 was approved to correct issues for a commercial development.

Rezoning of 5201 East Hefner Road from AA and PUD 1154 to PUD 1845 for industrial development was approved.

Easements related to the rezoning at 5201 East Hefner Road were accepted.

Rezoning of 3311 Southwest 59th from PUD-562 with AE2 overlay to SPUD 1346 was approved.

An ordinance extending protections against obstructing officers to include code enforcement officials was approved (6-3 vote). This allows police to remove individuals from situations before physical violence occurs.

A resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was approved.

An ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was approved.

Amendment Number Seven to the EMSA trust indenture was approved, extending the window of opportunity for the city to withdraw from the system by six months, until April 1st, 2022, to allow more time to assess the situation with paramedic shortages.

A resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $5 million from Increment District Number Two for the Oklahoma County Capital Needs Project was approved.

A resolution was approved setting the general election for Mayor on February 8th, 2022, and a runoff election (if needed) on April 5th, 2022. The filing period is December 6th-8th, 2021.

Salary continuation for Lieutenant Taylor Deaton during his rehabilitation was approved.

Salary continuation for Corporal Brandon Fletcher during his rehabilitation was approved.

Salary continuation for Corporal Russell Moreland during his rehabilitation was approved.

Authorization to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Michael Thomas Smith v. City of OKC was approved.

A claim was recommended for denial and the recommendation was approved by the council.

Multiple claims (a through c) were recommended for approval and the recommendation was approved by the council.

EMSA Care Annual Renewal

Report on the annual open enrollment period for EMSA Care, showing a 70% participation rate among single-family residents and a slight net positive change in enrollment. No rate increase anticipated for the $3.65/month fee.

Sales Tax Report (October)

Report showing a 17% growth in sales tax for October, indicating continued strong revenue for the city.

Interim Financial Report (First Quarter)

Report indicating a strong financial position with a $12 million surplus of revenues over expenditures, attributed to robust sales and use tax and salary savings from vacant positions.

NW Expressway Drainage Inlets Funding

Allocation of $200,000 to raise drainage inlets on Northwest Expressway to complete a project after ODOT's resurfacing, ensuring a smooth driving surface.

Marcus Garvey Harmony Senior Family Project Allocation

Additional allocation of $100,000 for the Marcus Garvey Harmony Senior Family Project to fund backup generators for residential units, addressing increased construction costs and the need for senior safety during power outages.

Increment District #2 Allocation (Oklahoma County Capital Needs Project)

Approval of an allocation not to exceed $5 million from Increment District Number Two for the Oklahoma County Capital Needs Project.

3a

Appointment of Amber Corbin to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission.

4a

Ordinance to amend Chapter 59 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code relating to the conditional use of animal raising, specifically chickens and quail, on parcels less than one acre.

4b

Resolution establishing a Mayor-appointed Redistricting Committee to review redistricting maps and provide public input.

6a and 6b

Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.

8a

Revocable permit with Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. for 'More Than Pink 2021' survivor car parade at Bicentennial Park.

8b

Revocable right-of-way use permit with Arts Council of Oklahoma City to hold the Opening Night Finale 5K on New Year's Eve.

8c

Revocable right-of-way use permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival on November 18th.

OMFA Items a through f

Approval of various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.

OCPPA Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.

Consent Docket (excluding O, P, AQ, AY)

Approval of routine consent docket items.

9o and 9p

Discussion regarding the third-year renewal of the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District (BID) services, including maintenance, administration, promotions, cleaning, and security.

9aq

Funding allocation of $200,000 to raise drainage inlets on Northwest Expressway (from State Highway 74 to east of Kilpatrick Turnpike) to complete a project following street resurfacing by ODOT.

9ay

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust to approve an additional $100,000 allocation for the Marcus Garvey Harmony Senior Family Project (rehab of old school into 20 senior apartments, 20 townhomes, and a community center) to fund backup generators.

10a through 10h

Approval of items on the concurrence docket.

11a

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning at 1725 South Frisco Road from AA to PUD 183.

11b

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning at 2804 East Memorial Road from AA and R1 to PUD 1837 for a mixed-use single-family and commercial development.

11c

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning at 12200 North Macarthur Boulevard from PUD 817 to PUD 1844 to correct issues involving a commercial development.

11d1

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning at 5201 East Hefner Road from AA and PUD 1154 to PUD 1845 for industrial development.

11d2

Acceptance of easements related to the rezoning at 5201 East Hefner Road.

11e

Ordinance on final hearing for rezoning at 3311 Southwest 59th from PUD-562 with AE2 overlay to SPUD 1346.

11f

Ordinance on final hearing related to obstructing officers, specifically extending protection to code enforcement officials.

11g1

Public hearing regarding the Western Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).

11g2

Resolution adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.

11h

Ordinance on final hearing adopting and setting the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.

11i

Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to the storm water drainage program.

11j

Approval of Amendment Number Seven to the amended and restated trust indenture creating the Emergency Medical Services Authority, extending the 2021 window of opportunity for six months until April 1st, 2022.

11k

Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Ambulance Code) to allow for Basic Life Support (BLS) units with two EMTs to respond to lower acuity calls, freeing up Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedic units.

11l

Ordinance to amend Chapter 58 of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code related to wrecker services, shifting the RFP preparation and selection committee formation from the Traffic Commission to the Oklahoma City Police Department.

11o1 and 11o2

Public hearing and resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $5 million from Increment District Number Two for the Oklahoma County Capital Needs Project.

11p

Resolution authorizing the calling and holding of a general and runoff election for the Mayor of Oklahoma City, with the general election on February 8th and runoff (if needed) on April 5th. Filing period is December 6th-8th.

11q1

Resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Taylor Deaton while he requires rehab.

11r1

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Brandon Fletcher while he requires rehab.

11s1

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Russell Moreland while he requires rehab.

11t1

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Council to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Michael Thomas Smith v. City of OKC.

11u1

Claim recommended for denial.

11v1 (a through c)

Claims recommended for approval.