August 31, 2021 City Council Meeting

A zoning application for a manufactured housing development was denied. Concerns were raised about property values, the lack of land ownership for residents, and the impact on school funding, despite arguments for affordable housing and consistency with the comprehensive plan.

A proposed ordinance to mandate face coverings in indoor public places was denied. Extensive public comment and council discussion occurred, with arguments for and against the mandate based on public health, individual liberty, and economic impact.

A resolution requesting the development of a vaccine promotion and incentive program, to be funded by coronavirus relief funds, was denied after a motion to defer also failed.

A zoning application for an infill project at 14th and Walnut, initially seeking to permit four units, then amended to two units with specific conditions, was deferred for two weeks to allow further discussion with neighbors and the applicant.

An ordinance relating to motor vehicles and traffic, specifically amending chapter 32 to regulate the operation of electric assisted bicycles and providing a penalty for violations, was unanimously adopted.

FY22 Budget Amendment (First Amendment)

The first amendment to the FY22 budget, increasing it by $45.9 million. This includes $6.7 million for rolled-over purchase orders, $22.9 million for the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) fund (from CARES Act reimbursement, sales tax collections, and project transfers), $3.3 million for special assessment districts, and $13 million for the special purpose fund (for Better Street Safer City and debt reserve).

TIF 2 Budget Amendment

A proposed amendment to the downtown MAPS TIF project plan (TIF 2) to accommodate projected revenue totals and additional project costs through 2027, representing a 14% increase in the overall budget. This includes increases for hotel and commercial categories, public schools, and other taxing jurisdictions.

Interim Financial Report (FY21)

Expenditures were below target and revenues were above target, resulting in a strong year and additions to general fund reserves.

Sales and Use Tax Report (August)

Reported 14% growth in sales tax for August, with combined sales and use tax approximately $6 million over target. Noted that this strong performance may be influenced by federal assistance and inflation.

Cox Franchise Agreement Audit

An audit identified advertising revenues not being calculated in Cox's gross revenues, leading to a proposed amendment to the agreement. This is expected to generate approximately $350,000 annually for the city's general fund.

3.A

Appointment of Ezekiel "Zeke" Hernandez to serve as a member of the Building Code Commission.

4.A

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amending zoning and planning code related to animal raising.

4.B

Ordinance to be introduced and potentially adopted with an emergency, amending chapter 23 (health and sanitation) regarding face coverings in indoor public places.

4.C

Resolution requesting the development of a vaccine promotion and incentive program.

5

City Manager Reports: Interim financial report, annual performance report, sales and use tax report, and presentation on Community Economic Recovery and Resiliency Study.

6.A and 6.B

Journal of council proceedings.

7

Requests for uncontested continuances (including striking several unsecured structures and abandoned buildings items).

8.A

Revocable right-of-way use permit with the AIDS Walk of Oklahoma City to hold the AIDS Walk OKC on September 19th.

8.B

Revocable right-of-way use permit with OKC Pride to hold OKC Pride Parade and Festival from September 24th-26th.

8.D

Revocable permit with Arc Pyrotechnics for the First Americans Museum grand opening fireworks display on September 14th and 16th.

9

Consent Docket (including presentations on FY22 Budget Amendment and TIF 2 Budget Amendment).

10

Concurrence Docket.

11.A

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PC10743, 2632 West Main Street, R1 to I1 zoning.

11.B

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PC10745, 6101 North Santa Fe, extending retail use and development.

11.C

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PC10746, Broadway Extension, to permit office use and development.

11.D

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PC10747, 15101 North County Line Road, for single-family residential development.

11.E.1

Amendment to the master design statement limiting each building to a maximum of four units for PUD 1825.

11.E.2

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1825, single-family through multi-family residential development.

11.F

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1826, 7374 South Walker Avenue, C3 to PUD 1826.

11.G

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1827, 827 North Check Hall Road, PUD 1086 to PUD 1145.

11.H

Ordinance on Final Hearing.

11.I

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1829.

11.J

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1838 at the First Americans Museum.

11.K

Ordinance on Final Hearing.

11.L

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1312.

11.M

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1317, 22nd McKinley, infill project for 12 units.

11.N

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1318, Memorial and MacArthur, for Great Plains Bank headquarters.

11.O

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1320, 14343 North MacArthur Boulevard, for a credit union.

11.P

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1323, 2835 Southeast 59th Street, residential to commercial zoning.

11.Q

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1324, 805 Northwest 68th Street, for a residential builder's showroom and office.

11.R

Ordinance on Final Hearing.

11.S

Ordinance on Final Hearing: SPD-1326.

11.T

Ordinance on Final Hearing.

11.U

Ordinance on Final Hearing: PUD 1329, mixed-use development.

11.V.1 and 11.V.2

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Zoning case for manufactured housing development.

11.W

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Relating to motor vehicles and traffic, amending chapter 32 regarding electric assisted bicycles.

11.X

Public Hearing: Regarding ordinance related to solid waste, amending chapter 49 (residential solid waste collection components and access roads).

11.Y

Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing September 14, 2021, and final adoption on September 28th, relating to Municipal Court, Police Department, and general schedule of fees.

11.Z

Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing for September 14th and final hearing October 12th, related to Cox franchise agreement.

11.AA

Public Hearing: Regarding unsecured structures.

11.AA.2

Resolution declaring structures are unsecured.

11.AB

Public Hearing: Regarding abandoned buildings.

11.AB.2

Resolution declaring buildings are abandoned.

11.AC.1

Public Hearing: Regarding joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust requesting and authorizing negotiation of an economic development agreement with OKC Outlets LLC.

11.AC.2

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust requesting and authorizing negotiation of an economic development agreement with OKC Outlets LLC.

11.AD.1

Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Corporal Matthew Hobson.

11.AE.1

Resolution authorizing Municipal Counselor to confess judgment without an admission of liability in the case of Robert Miller versus the City of Oklahoma City.

11.AF.1

Joint resolution with the City of Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the firm of Colin Zorn and Wagner PC to represent city employees Dan Bradley, Ryan Staggs, and James Ray in the case of Ruby Jones versus the City of Oklahoma City.

11.AG

Executive Session: On the advice of Municipal Counselor regarding possible settlement in the case of 2445 West I-44 LLC versus the City of Oklahoma City.

11.AH

Executive Session: On the advice of Municipal Counselor regarding possible settlement in the case of 2445 West I-44 LLC versus the City of Oklahoma City.

11.AI.1

Claims recommended for denial.

11.AJ.1

Claim recommended for approval.