Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous appointments and zoning changes. Key discussions included positive results from the Embark customer service survey and an economic development update from the Chamber of Commerce. The Southeast 59th Bicycle Enhancement Project was deferred for further review. Council members also expressed significant concern over the rising COVID-19 variant and urged residents to get vaccinated.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
02:50Numerous appointments were made to various city boards and commissions.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Item 6a)
06:40The minutes from a previous council meeting were approved.
Firework Revocable Permit (Riversport Foundation)
10:00A permit was granted for Riversport Foundation to host a fireworks display on July 23rd for the Olympic opening ceremony watch party.
Britain District Day Permit
13:00A permit was granted for the Britain Business District Inc. to hold 'Britain District Day' on July 31st.
YWCA Sole Source Service Agreement
19:00A resolution approving a sole source service agreement with the YWCA was passed.
OKC Tennis Center Clubhouse Improvements
26:00The final acceptance for the Oklahoma City Tennis Center Clubhouse Improvements, marking the completion of the project's second phase, was approved.
Street Resurfacing Project (NE 23rd-36th)
25:00The construction contract for residential street resurfacing in the area from NE 23rd to NE 36th Street, and Martin Luther King to Kelly Avenue, was approved as part of the consent docket.
Rezoning 8809/8819 S Sunny Lane Rd
40:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 8809 and 8819 South Sunny Lane Road from SPUD 514 to I1 was approved.
Rezoning 7701 E Memorial Rd
40:30An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 7701 East Memorial Road from AA to RA was approved.
Rezoning 8005 W Hefner Rd
41:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 8005 West Hefner Road from R2, C3, and O1 to R2 for a duplex development was approved.
Rezoning 5808 NW 159th St
41:30An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 5808 Northwest 159th Street from AA to R1 for residential development was approved.
Rezoning 116 S Cleggern Ave
42:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 116 South Cleggern Avenue from R3 to I1 was approved.
Rezoning 740 NW 22nd St
42:30An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 740 Northwest 22nd Street from R1 to R4 for a multi-family development was approved.
Rezoning 9820 W Wilshire Blvd
43:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 9820 West Wilshire Boulevard from R1 to PUD 1819 was approved.
Rezoning 8606 N I-35 Service Rd
43:40An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 8606 North I-35 Service Road from PUD 1348 to PUD 1821 to add RV and ATV sales and auto storage was approved.
Rezoning 2350 N Sara Rd
44:00An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 2350 North Sara Road from R1 to PUD 1822 was approved.
Rezoning 1045 NW 49th St
44:40An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 1045 Northwest 49th Street from SPUD 662 and SPUD 971 to SPUD 1301 to allow for small events in an existing building was approved.
Rezoning 12520 N Mustang Rd
45:10An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 12520 North Mustang Road from PUD 919 to SPUD 1315 was approved.
Rezoning 2412 N Ali Ave
45:40An ordinance on final hearing to rezone property at 2412 North Ali Avenue from SPUD 788 to SPUD 1319 to allow for small events in an existing building was approved.
Special Permit 2215 NW 39th
47:00A special permit to allow a drinking establishment in the C4 general commercial district at 2215 Northwest 39th Street was approved.
Declare Structures Dilapidated
48:30A resolution declaring several listed structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Declare Structures Unsecured
50:00A resolution declaring several listed structures as unsecured was adopted, with one item deferred.
Declare Buildings Abandoned
50:40A resolution declaring several listed buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Approve Medical Control Board Budget
54:00The Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board budget for Fiscal Year 2022 was approved.
Adopt Emergency Operations Plan
57:00The City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan, as revised, was adopted.
Approve Salary Continuation Sgt. Weaver
59:00A resolution approving the salary continuation request for Sergeant Christopher Weaver for up to an additional six months was approved.
Claims Recommended for Denial
1:00:00Claims recommended for denial were approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:00:10Claims recommended for approval were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Britain District Day
4-9 pm, West Britain Road between North Ali and North Francis. Features food trucks, live music, and new businesses.
4th Annual Oklahoma City Boots and Badges Blood Drive
7:30 am - 2:30 pm at Riversport OKC. Sign up on the Oklahoma Blood Institute's website.
West 10 Litter Blitz
Occurring in the West 10 district in partnership with Reaching Our City.
Northeast Farmers Market Job Fair
Pitts Recreation Center. Primarily an informational event for job seekers.
First Americans Museum Opening
Homeland Grocery Store Opening (NE OKC)
Located in Northeast Oklahoma City.
Eastside Vintage Market
36th & Spring Lake shopping center parking lot. Tent fee is $20, with proceeds benefiting the Willa D. Johnson endowment fund.
Protest of Oklahoma County Detention Center
1 pm at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, advocating for jail reform.
Financial Matters
Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board Budget for FY2022
Approval of the budget for medical oversight of the EMS system, with funds already contained within the Fire Department and EMSA budgets.
Southeast 59th Bicycle Enhancement Project
An estimated funding gap of $2.5 million for the project, potentially to be covered by unallocated Better Streets Safer City sales tax funds.
Street Resurfacing Project (NE 23rd-36th, MLK-Kelly)
A 2017 GO bond project for residential street resurfacing.
Willa D. Johnson Endowment Fund
Over $20,000 has been raised for the endowment fund, which was matched by the Community Foundation, working towards a $70,000 goal.
Public Comments
One citizen advocated for an increased minimum wage, highlighting the unlivable current rate and state-level preemption preventing local increases. Another spoke passionately about the dire conditions and need for reform at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, calling for a federal civil rights lawsuit. A third citizen expressed opposition to a recently approved rezoning for a residential development, citing concerns about environmental impact, increased traffic, and the loss of natural land.
Coming Up
Tabled
- PUD 1820 (Item 11h) deferred to the August 3rd agenda.
- SPUD 1268 (Item 11k) deferred to the August 3rd agenda.
- Southeast 59th Bicycle Enhancement Project Preliminary Engineering Report (Item 9r) deferred for two weeks.
- Unsecured structure at 416 NE 16th Street (Item 11q1) deferred for two weeks.
Watch For
- Future discussions on staffing challenges and innovative solutions for the EMS system.
- Updates on the Chamber of Commerce's DEI research publication and Diversity Council of Executives.
- Future updates to the Bike Walk OKC plan regarding connectivity on 59th Street west of I-35.
- More 2017 bond projects coming to council.
- MAPS 4 models for affordable homes.
Announcements
- Embark successfully held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new ferry service.
- The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. broke ground on a new community center in Garden Oaks, renovating the old Garden Oak School.
- Faith Works completed the construction of seven new affordable homes near 12th and Schuyler Elementary.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Appointments
Appointments to the Board of Appeals, Building Code, Civic Center Foundation, CVB, Oklahoma City Housing Authority, Water Utilities Trust, Zoological Trust, Residential Building Code Commission, Trails Advisory Committee, and Port Authority.
Items from Council
No items were presented by council members.
City Manager Reports - Embark Customer Service Survey Presentation
Presentation of results from the recent rider and non-rider surveys, highlighting public support for transit, service performance, and areas for improvement.
City Manager Reports - Economic Development Update
Presentation by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on legislative session outcomes, hospitality sector rebound, economic development pipeline, aerospace industry study, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
City Manager Reports - Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll information was made available on okc.gov.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Item 6a)
Approval of the minutes from a previous council meeting.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Item 6b)
Item removed from the agenda due to a typo in its header.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances (Item 7)
Multiple items were either deferred to a future agenda or stricken due to owner action or renotification requirements.
Firework Revocable Permit (Item 8a)
Permit for the Riversport Foundation to hold a fireworks display as part of the Olympic opening ceremony watch party on July 23rd.
Right-of-Way Youth Permit (Item 8b)
Permit for the Britain Business District Inc. to hold 'Britain District Day' on Saturday, July 31st.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OC MFA) Items (Items a-e)
Approval of various items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OC PPA) Items (Items a-d)
Approval of various items under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
Consent Docket (General)
Approval of routine administrative items on the consent docket not pulled for separate discussion.
Consent Docket (Item 9bk)
Resolution approving a sole source service agreement with YWCA.
Consent Docket (Item 9r)
Preliminary Engineering Report for the Southeast 59th Bicycle Enhancement Project, proposing a lane reduction and bicycle infrastructure.
Consent Docket (Item 9w)
Award of a construction contract for residential street resurfacing from NE 23rd to NE 36th Street, and Martin Luther King to Kelly Avenue.
Consent Docket (Item 9ab)
Final acceptance for the Oklahoma City Tennis Center Clubhouse Improvements, completing the second phase of the project.
Concurrence Docket (Items 10a-d)
Approval of various items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11a)
Rezoning at 8809 and 8819 South Sunny Lane Road from SPUD 514 to I1.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11b)
Rezoning at 7701 East Memorial Road from AA to RA.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11c)
Rezoning at 8005 West Hefner Road from R2, C3, and O1 to R2 for a duplex development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11d)
Rezoning at 5808 Northwest 159th Street from AA to R1 for residential development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11e)
Rezoning at 116 South Cleggern Avenue from R3 to I1.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11f)
Rezoning at 740 Northwest 22nd Street from R1 to R4 for a multi-family development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11g)
Rezoning at 9820 West Wilshire Boulevard from R1 to PUD 1819.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11h)
PUD 1820.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11i)
Rezoning at 8606 North I-35 Service Road from PUD 1348 to PUD 1821 to add RV and ATV sales and auto storage.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11j)
Rezoning at 2350 North Sara Road from R1 to PUD 1822.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11k)
SPUD 1268.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11l)
Rezoning at 1045 Northwest 49th Street from SPUD 662 and SPUD 971 to SPUD 1301 to allow for small events in an existing building.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11m)
Rezoning at 12520 North Mustang Road from PUD 919 to SPUD 1315.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11n)
Rezoning at 2412 North Ali Avenue from SPUD 788 to SPUD 1319 to allow for small events in an existing building.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (Item 11o)
Special permit to allow a drinking establishment in the C4 general commercial district at 2215 Northwest 39th Street.
Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures (Item 11p1)
Public hearing on structures recommended for declaration as dilapidated.
Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated (Item 11p2)
Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures (Item 11q1)
Public hearing on structures recommended for declaration as unsecured.
Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured (Item 11q2)
Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured, with one item deferred.
Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings (Item 11r1)
Public hearing on buildings recommended for declaration as abandoned.
Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned (Item 11r2)
Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.
Approve Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (Item 11s)
Approval of the budget for the medical control board overseeing the EMS system.
Resolution Adopting the City of Oklahoma City Emergency Operations Plan (Item 11t)
Adoption of the revised Emergency Operations Plan, outlining the city's polycentric response framework for emergencies.
Resolution Approving Salary Continuation Request (Item 11u)
Approval of a salary continuation request for Sergeant Christopher Weaver for up to an additional six months.
Executive Session (Item 11v)
Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations for fiscal year 2021-2022 with the FOP, IAF, and AFSCME.
Claims Recommended for Denial (Item 11w1)
Approval of claims recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Item 11x1)
Approval of claims recommended for approval.