September 15, 2021 City Council Meeting

Pat Ryan was appointed to the Planning Commission.

A revocable right-of-way permit was granted for the Opening Night New Year's Eve celebration.

Staff was authorized to negotiate a new solid waste collection services contract with Waste Management, based on their responsive proposal.

A zoning change from R1 to SPUD was approved for the Ferris Wheel portion of the Wheeler District, allowing for permits to be issued.

An ordinance addressing truancy was passed at its final hearing.

Minor changes to the retirement system were approved with an emergency declaration to meet IRS requirements by year-end.

The public hearing for an ordinance on housing discrimination was approved, with a final hearing set for January 5th.

An ordinance to modify Chapter 10 (Aviation) regarding parking and vehicle traffic at Will Rogers World Airport was introduced.

A pay plan adjustment for non-AFSCME managers was approved, reflecting the AFSCME agreement.

Three amendments to PlanOKC, changing land use from Urban Reserve to Urban Low Intensity at various locations, were approved.

A resolution to approve the city's Art Master Plan was passed.

A resolution to approve the Emergency Operations Plan's Warning Annex, implementing threat-based sector siren activation, was passed.

A resolution to establish a Neighborhood District Identification Street Marker System was approved.

Claims related to a minor collision with a city tractor-trailer were denied due to insufficient evidence.

An ordinance prohibiting teen vaping was passed.

An ordinance banning smoking in city parks, with an exemption for golf courses, was passed 7-1.

A one percent salary increase for the City Manager was approved.

A one percent salary increase for the Municipal Councilor was approved.

A one percent salary increase for the City Auditor was approved.

MFA Financial Report

Net position of $39.7 million, a decrease of $3.7 million due to depreciation, health insurance costs exceeding contributions, and funding for the OKC health clinic.

OCPPA Financial Report

Net position of $87.8 million, a decrease of $7.6 million primarily due to depreciation at Chesapeake Arena and the Fairgrounds, and facility repairs. Golf courses and Fairgrounds funds have negative net positions.

OCEAT Financial Report

Net position improved to $35.3 million, an increase of $5.4 million, attributed to revenues exceeding expenditures and strong management by the Utilities Department.

City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Overall net position for the city is $1.9 billion, a decrease of $227 million due to a change in financial reporting standards requiring recognition of net pension assets and liabilities. General fund balance is $75.4 million, an increase from last year, placing the city in a strong position to manage economic downturns.

Solid Waste Collection Services RFP

Staff authorized to negotiate a new contract with Waste Management, whose proposal was deemed most responsive in terms of resources for collection services.

Sales and Use Tax Collections

December sales tax was 2.8% below last year and 3.4% under target. Year-to-date collections are 1.2% below last year.

3a

Appointment of Pat Ryan to the Planning Commission.

3b

Executive session to discuss salary evaluation for the City Manager.

3c

Executive session to discuss salary evaluation for the Municipal Councilor.

3d

Executive session to discuss salary evaluation for the City Auditor.

4a

Receive the Journal of Council Proceedings for December 8th.

4b

Approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for November 24th.

5

Request for uncontested continuance for Item Q9Q1J (Thomas Webb claim).

6

Grant revocable right-of-way permit to hold Opening Night New Year's Eve celebration.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA)

Financial report and audit review for the MFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA)

Financial report and audit review for the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT)

Financial report and audit review for the OCEAT, including a presentation on solid waste collection services RFP.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items, with X and Y stricken.

9a

Zoning case in Ward 6 at 1301 Southwestern Avenue to change from R1 to a new SPUD for the Ferris Wheel portion of the Wheeler District.

9b

Zoning case in Ward 3 to close a portion of North St. Charles Street.

9c

Final hearing on an ordinance dealing with truancy.

9d

Final hearing on minor changes to the retirement system, with an emergency declaration.

9e

Public hearing on an ordinance regarding discrimination in housing.

9f

Public hearing on modifications to licensing for the taxi industry.

9g

Introduction of an ordinance to modify Chapter 10 (Aviation) regarding parking and vehicle traffic at Will Rogers World Airport.

9h

Approval of a pay plan adjustment for non-AFSCME managers.

9i1

Amendment to PlanOKC changing land use designation from Urban Reserve to Urban Low Intensity at NW 10th and Cemetery Road.

9i2

Amendment to PlanOKC changing land use designation from Urban Reserve to Urban Low Intensity at NW 164th and County Line Road.

9i3

Amendment to PlanOKC changing land use designation from Urban Reserve to Urban Low Intensity at SW 44th and Mustang Road.

9j

Resolution to approve the Art Master Plan.

9k

Resolution to approve the Emergency Operations Plan (Warning Annex).

9l

Resolution to establish a Neighborhood District Identification Street Marker System.

9m

Resolution for approval.

9n

Resolution for approval.

9o

Resolution for approval.

9p

Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the police.

9q

Claims recommended for denial.

10

Claims recommended for approval.

11a

Ordinance regarding no teen vaping.

11b

Ordinance regarding no smoking in city parks, with exemptions for golf courses.

11c

Travel expenses to the National League of Cities.