July 6, 2021 City Council Meeting

A resolution of commendation was unanimously approved for Bridget Hewlett, Training Coordinator in the Human Resources Department, for her selection as the July 2021 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month, recognizing her significant contributions to employee development.

An ordinance on final hearing to amend Chapter 59 Zoning and Planning Code, Article 2, Section 59-2150.2, was unanimously approved. This amendment pertains to general definitions by including manufactured homes, modular homes, and mobile homes in the definition of 'dwelling'.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was unanimously approved for the Redbud Foundation Incorporated to hold the Redbud Classic on September 11th and 12th, from NW 63rd Street between N Pennsylvania Avenue and NW Grand Boulevard.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was unanimously approved for the Western Avenue Association to hold 'Wheels on Western' on July 17th, on Western Avenue between NW 41st Street and NW 43rd.

A Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma Senior Games for the Senior State Games Softball Tournament, to be held at Stars and Stripes Park Softball Complex, was unanimously approved.

The council approved the rejection of bids for the Superband Structure project near Penn Square Mall, due to bids coming in significantly over the estimated budget. The project will be redesigned and re-advertised.

Change Order Number Seven for the Oklahoma Tennis Center Clubhouse improvements was approved. This change order resulted in a decrease of $4,500 by removing unnecessary electrical and plumbing items, with the project now substantially complete.

The council approved the transfer of a 2017 bond project for drainage improvements near NW 56th and Western Avenue from the Municipal Facilities Authority (MFA) to an official city capacity. Construction is set to begin in 2022.

A professional services agreement with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce for convention and tourism services was approved. The contract is increased from last year due to COVID-19 and is fully funded by the hotel motel tax, focusing on marketing the city for tourism, sports events, meetings, and conventions.

An amended and restated professional services agreement with the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City was approved, totaling $650,000. This agreement supports the implementation of MAPS projects, economic development incentive policies, the Gold Bond program, and TIF financing projects.

Ordinance on final hearing for PC10727, changing 4700 N Anderson Road from R1 Single Family Residential District to AA, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for PC10728, changing 5725 S Hiwassee Road from AA Agriculture District to RA Single-Family One Acre Rural Residential District, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for PC10730, changing 8729 W Wilshire Boulevard from R1 Single Family Residential District to AA Agricultural District, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for PUD1818, changing 2525 NW 112th Street from PUD1657 to PUD1816, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for PUD1818, changing 5621 NE 122nd Street from PUD 794 to PUD1818, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1286, changing 1210-1230 Linwood Boulevard, 1209-1227 NW 6th Street, and 706 N Ellison Avenue from C4 General Commercial District to SPUD1286, was unanimously approved. This allows for a social services campus, potentially including the MAPS 4 diversion hub.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1307, changing 3100 N Walker Avenue from C3 Community Commercial District to SPUD1307, was unanimously approved. This will accommodate a farmers market and outdoor dining.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1309, changing 13020 W Reno Avenue from PUD1068 to SPUD1309, was unanimously approved. This allows for a multi-family apartment complex, which is expected to have less traffic impact than the previous commercial zoning.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1310, changing 1107 SW 44th Street from O2 General Office District to SPUD1310, was unanimously approved.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1311, changing 2906 NW 21st Street from R1 Single Family Residential District to SPUD1311, was unanimously approved. This allows an existing trophy shop to continue operating under commercial zoning.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1313, changing 1215 NE 34th Street from SPUD 739 to SPUD1313, was unanimously approved. This will allow the Greater New Bethlehem Temple Church to establish a group home for boys in DHS custody.

Ordinance on final hearing for SPUD1313, changing NW 23rd Street from PUD 173 to SPUD1314, was unanimously approved.

A resolution declaring certain structures as dilapidated was unanimously approved following a public hearing.

A resolution declaring certain structures as unsecured was unanimously approved following a public hearing.

A resolution declaring certain buildings as abandoned was unanimously approved following a public hearing.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, authorizing the transfer of net proceeds and accrued interest from the sale of 2021 taxable series general obligation limited tax bond funds to the Trust for economic and community development purposes.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Deborah Gardner versus City of Oklahoma City was unanimously approved.

A resolution authorizing the firm Gary J. James and Associates to represent city employee Corey Adams in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al. was approved 6-1, with legal fees not to exceed $50,000.

A resolution authorizing the firm Wood Pool and Wood PLLC to represent city employee Jonathan Scuda in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al. was approved 6-1, with legal fees not to exceed $50,000.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing the firm Collins, Zorn and Wagner PC to represent city employees Brad Pemberton, Jared Barton, and Bethany Sears in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al. was approved 6-1.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor's office to file an action against the United States Department of Agriculture in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma under the Freedom of Information Act, and to seek attorney fees and costs, was unanimously approved.

Claims recommended for approval were unanimously approved.

Development Impact Fee Adjustments

Annual adjustment of impact fees for streets and park systems, increased by 5.9% effective July 1st, based on the Construction Cost Index from Engineering News-Record.

Oklahoma Tennis Center Clubhouse Improvements Change Order

Change Order Number Seven resulted in a decrease of $4,500 by removing unnecessary electrical and plumbing items from the project.

Professional Services Agreement with Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce

The contract is increased from last year and fully funded by the hotel motel tax for convention and tourism services.

Amended Professional Services Agreement with Alliance for Economic Development

Total contract amount not to exceed $650,000, with $485,000 funded through TIF and Gold split, $50,000 from MAPS programs (MAPS 4), and $115,000 for additional services funded through the general fund.

Transfer of 2021 Taxable Series General Obligation Limited Tax Bond Funds

Authorization to transfer net proceeds and accrued interest from the sale of $30 million in Gold Bonds to the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for job creation programs and other economic development activities.

Legal Representation for Corey Adams

Not to exceed $50,000 for legal consultation and representation from June 1st, 2021, through June 30th, 2022.

Legal Representation for Jonathan Scuda

Not to exceed $50,000 for legal consultation and representation from June 1st, 2021, through June 30th, 2022.

Resolution of Commendation for Bridget Hewlett

Recognizing Bridget Hewlett as the July 2021 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Amendment to Chapter 59 Zoning and Planning Code, Article 2, Section 59-2150.2

Amending the definition of 'dwelling' to include manufactured homes, modular homes, and mobile homes.

City Manager Reports: Claims and Payroll

Report on claims and payroll, available on okc.gov.

City Manager Reports: Development Impact Fee Adjustments

Annual adjustment of impact fees for streets and park systems, increased by 5.9% effective July 1st.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Receive and approve items A and B.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were stricken or deferred from the agenda, primarily related to unsecured structures and abandoned buildings.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Redbud Foundation Incorporated

To hold the Redbud Classic on September 11th and 12th.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the Western Avenue Association

To hold Wheels on Western on July 17th.

Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma Senior Games

For the Senior State Games Softball Tournament.

Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of various routine items.

Ordinance on Final Hearing PC10727 (4700 N Anderson Rd)

Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential District to AA.

Ordinance on Final Hearing PC10728 (5725 S Hiwassee Rd)

Rezoning from AA Agriculture District to RA Single-Family One Acre Rural Residential District.

Ordinance on Final Hearing PC10730 (8729 W Wilshire Blvd)

Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential District to AA Agricultural District.

Ordinance on Final Hearing PUD1818 (2525 NW 112th St)

Rezoning from PUD1657 to PUD1816.

Ordinance on Final Hearing PUD1818 (5621 NE 122nd St)

Rezoning from PUD 794 to PUD1818.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1286 (Linwood Blvd/NW 6th St/N Ellison Ave)

Rezoning from C4 General Commercial District to SPUD1286 for a social services campus.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1307 (3100 N Walker Ave)

Rezoning from C3 Community Commercial District to SPUD1307 for a farmers market and outdoor dining.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1309 (13020 W Reno Ave)

Rezoning from PUD1068 to SPUD1309 for a multi-family apartment complex.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1310 (1107 SW 44th St)

Rezoning from O2 General Office District to SPUD1310.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1311 (2906 NW 21st St)

Rezoning from R1 Single Family Residential District to SPUD1311 for an existing retail building (trophy shop).

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1313 (1215 NE 34th St)

Rezoning from SPUD 739 to SPUD1313 for a group home for boys.

Ordinance on Final Hearing SPUD1313 (NW 23rd St)

Rezoning from PUD 173 to SPUD1314.

Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing on structures declared dilapidated.

Resolution Declaring Structures are Dilapidated

Formal declaration of dilapidated structures.

Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing on structures declared unsecured.

Resolution Declaring Structures are Unsecured

Formal declaration of unsecured structures.

Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing on buildings declared abandoned.

Resolution Declaring Buildings are Abandoned

Formal declaration of abandoned buildings.

Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust

Authorizing the transfer of net proceeds from the sale of 2021 taxable series general obligation limited tax bond funds to the Trust.

Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment (Deborah Gardner case)

Authorizing confession of judgment without admitting liability in the case of Deborah Gardner versus City of Oklahoma City.

Resolution Authorizing Firm Gary J. James and Associates to Represent City Employee Corey Adams

For legal representation in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al.

Resolution Authorizing Firm Wood Pool and Wood PLLC to Represent City Employee Jonathan Scuda

For legal representation in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al.

Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Authorizing Firm Collins, Zorn and Wagner PC to Represent City Employees Brad Pemberton, Jared Barton, and Bethany Sears

For legal representation in the case of Cameo Holland et al. versus the City of Oklahoma City et al.

Resolution to Authorize Municipal Counselor's Office to File Action Against USDA

Under the Freedom of Information Act and to seek attorney fees and costs.

Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of various claims.