June 22, 2021 City Council Meeting

The council proclaimed June 22-27, 2021, as Festival of the Arts Week in Oklahoma City, celebrating its return after the pandemic and recognizing the Arts Council, volunteers, artists, and vendors.

July 2021 was proclaimed Park and Recreation Month in Oklahoma City, highlighting the vital role of parks and recreation in community wellness and acknowledging the department's staff.

A revocable permit was approved for Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Love Run 5K and 10K on June 26, 2021, starting and finishing at Scissortail Park.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to host the Bricktown 4th of July event on July 4th, including street closures and fireworks.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance to hold their parade and festival from June 25-27, 2021, with events at Scissortail Park and a parade downtown.

The Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority budget totaling $120 million was adopted, with health insurance and IT services being the largest categories.

The Oklahoma City Public Property Authority budget totaling $62.7 million was adopted, focusing on maps-related contracts, fairgrounds, golf courses, and other city facilities.

Street improvements for Northeast 150th from Hogback Road to the city limits were approved, with anticipated collaboration with the county for this rural area.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to close 180 feet of a north-south utility easement in Home Gardens Edition to allow for warehouse construction.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to close 95 feet of a northeast-southwest utility easement at 14232 Calais Circle, with no protests.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of Northwest 4th Street.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to remove the two-hour time-limited parking control on the south side of Northwest 4th between Chartel and Lee.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to remove the 'no parking anytime' restriction on the east side of Chartel from Dean McGee to Northwest 4th.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Chartel near Northwest 4th.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the west side of North Kentucky Avenue along Linwood Boulevard.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Oklahoma Avenue near Northeast 4th.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish two reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the west side of Orchid Avenue near Lakeland Drive.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish 90-degree angle parking within a setback parking area on the west side of Verbena Circle near Thistle Terrace.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish 90-degree angle parking within a setback parking area on the west side of Orchid Avenue near Lakeland Drive.

An ordinance was approved on final hearing to establish two reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the west side of Verbena Circle near Thistle Terrace.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures dilapidated, with some items deferred for two weeks.

A resolution was approved declaring several structures unsecured, with some items deferred for two weeks.

A resolution was approved declaring several buildings abandoned, with some items deferred for two weeks.

A resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2021 budget for various funds, including fire sales tax and general fund, was approved.

A resolution amending the June 16, 2020, city council resolution approving certain fire listed and other sales tax expenditures for fiscal year 2020-2021 was approved.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2021-2022 was approved.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2021-2022 was approved.

A resolution was approved to rename Crystal Lake Park at 6625 Southwest 15th Street to Larry McAtee Park, honoring former Councilman Larry McAtee's 20 years of service.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or until December 31, 2021.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or until December 31, 2021.

An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 157 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon or until December 31, 2021.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant James during rehabilitation for an on-the-job injury was approved.

A resolution declaring an extension to December 31, 2021, of the penalty reduction program for defendants with cases in warrant status for Class A offenses was approved.

A resolution establishing compensation and benefits for municipal judge positions, effective July 1, 2021, was approved.

A resolution appointing Edward D. Hasbrook as municipal judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023, was approved.

A resolution appointing Philippa C. James as municipal judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023, was approved.

A resolution designating Philippa C. James as presiding judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023, was approved.

A resolution designating Donald O. Kiffin as vice presiding judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2022, was approved.

A resolution authorizing Richard Mann and Katie Gough to represent and defend city employee Wade Gourley in the case of Cameo Holland at Towel v. City of OKC was approved.

A joint resolution authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner to represent municipal employee Caleb Goltschalk in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma in the case of Anthony v. City of OKC was approved.

Municipal Facilities Authority Budget

Budget for multi-year contracts, worker's compensation, health insurance, IT, and advanced capital funding for GO bonds.

Public Property Authority Budget

Budget for maps-related contracts, fairgrounds debt service, golf course operations, and other city facilities.

Penalty Reduction Program Collections

Over $500,000 collected from 3,250 closed cases and 1,106 dismissed failure to appear charges since June 2019.

Lyric Theatre Sales Tax (2019)

Sales tax paid by Lyric Theatre in 2019, which saw a significant decrease in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Arts Community Revenue Losses (COVID-19)

Over $21.2 million in revenue losses for 39 non-profits in the Oklahoma City arts community due to COVID-19, even with $12 million in assistance.

Sales Tax Check (June)

June sales tax check was up 37% compared to last year, marking the second largest sales tax check received.

Use Tax Refund

A refund issued to a vendor for use tax paid incorrectly in 2015, impacting the use tax growth for the month.

Fiscal Year End Sales and Use Tax

The city finished the fiscal year about $8.5 million over budget for sales and use tax, even with the recent refund.

Item 3: Office of the Mayor - Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamations for Festival of the Arts Week and Park and Recreation Month.

Item 3a-f: Office of the Mayor - Appointments

Appointments to various boards and commissions.

Item 4a-b: Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of council meeting minutes.

Item 5: Request for Uncontested Continuances

Several items related to unsecured structures and abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda as owners secured the properties.

Item 6a: Revocable Permit with Red Coyote Running and Fitness

Permit for the Red Coyote Love Run 5K and 10K on June 26, 2021.

Item 6b: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership

Permit to hold Bricktown 4th of July on July 4, 2021.

Item 6c: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Oklahoma City Pride Alliance

Permit to hold the Pride Alliance Parade and Festival from June 25-27, 2021.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Agenda

Adoption of the OCMFA budget and related items.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Agenda

Adoption of the OCPPA budget and related items.

Item 7: Consent Docket

Approval of various routine items, including street improvements for Northeast 150th.

Item 8: Concurrence Docket

Approval of various routine items.

Item 9a: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Utility Easement Closure (Home Gardens)

Closure of 180 feet of utility easement between Lot 103 and Lot 104 in Home Gardens Edition.

Item 9b: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Utility Easement Closure (Calais Circle)

Closure of 95 feet of utility easement at 14232 Calais Circle.

Item 9c: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Reserved Parking Space (NW 4th)

Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the south side of Northwest 4th.

Item 9d: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Parking Restriction Removal (NW 4th)

Removing two-hour time-limited parking control on the south side of Northwest 4th between Chartel and Lee.

Item 9e: Ordinance on Final Hearing - No Parking Restriction Removal (Chartel)

Removing 'no parking anytime' restriction on the east side of Chartel from Dean McGee to Northwest 4th.

Item 9f: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Reserved Parking Space (North Chartel)

Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Chartel near Northwest 4th.

Item 9g: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Reserved Parking Space (North Kentucky Avenue)

Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the west side of North Kentucky Avenue along Linwood Boulevard.

Item 9h: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Reserved Parking Space (North Oklahoma Avenue)

Establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on the east side of North Oklahoma Avenue near Northeast 4th.

Item 9i: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Two Reserved Parking Spaces (Orchid Avenue)

Establishing two reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the west side of Orchid Avenue near Lakeland Drive.

Item 9j: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 90-Degree Angle Parking (Verbena Circle)

Establishing 90-degree angle parking on the west side of Verbena Circle near Thistle Terrace.

Item 9k: Ordinance on Final Hearing - 90-Degree Angle Parking (Orchid Avenue)

Establishing 90-degree angle parking on the west side of Orchid Avenue near Lakeland Drive.

Item 9l: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Two Reserved Parking Spaces (Verbena Circle)

Establishing two reserved parking spaces for the physically disabled on the west side of Verbena Circle near Thistle Terrace.

Item 9m1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding various dilapidated structures.

Item 9m2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated, except for deferred items.

Item 9n1: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding various unsecured structures.

Item 9n2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring structures unsecured, except for deferred items.

Item 9o1: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding various abandoned buildings.

Item 9o2: Resolution - Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned, except for deferred items.

Item 9p1: Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment

Public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2021 budget amendment.

Item 9p2: Resolution - Adopting Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment

Resolution adopting an amendment to the fiscal year 2021 budget for various funds.

Item 9q1: Second Public Hearing - Fire Sales Tax Expenditures Amendment

Second public hearing regarding resolution amending fire sales tax expenditures for FY 2020-2021.

Item 9q2: Resolution - Amending Fire Sales Tax Expenditures

Resolution amending the June 16, 2020, city council resolution approving fire sales tax expenditures.

Item 9r1: Second Public Hearing - Fire Department Appropriations (FY 2021-2022)

Second public hearing regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2021-2022.

Item 9r2: Resolution - Fire Department Appropriations (FY 2021-2022)

Resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for fiscal year 2021-2022.

Item 9s1: Second Public Hearing - Police Department Appropriations (FY 2021-2022)

Second public hearing regarding appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2021-2022.

Item 9s2: Resolution - Police Department Appropriations (FY 2021-2022)

Resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for fiscal year 2021-2022.

Item 9t: Resolution - Renaming Crystal Lake Park to Larry McAtee Park

Resolution approving the request to rename Crystal Lake Park at 6625 Southwest 15th Street to Larry McAtee Park.

Item 9u1: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME

Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME until a successor contract is agreed upon.

Item 9v1: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123

Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 until a successor contract is agreed upon.

Item 9w1: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 157

Extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 157 until a successor contract is agreed upon.

Item 9x1: Resolution - Salary Continuation for Lieutenant James

Resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant James during rehabilitation from an on-the-job injury.

Item 9y1: Resolution - Legal Representation for City Employee Wade Gourley

Resolution authorizing Richard Mann and Katie Gough to represent and defend city employee Wade Gourley.

Item 9z1: Joint Resolution - Legal Representation for Municipal Employee Caleb Goltschalk

Joint resolution authorizing Collins Zorn and Wagner to represent municipal employee Caleb Goltschalk.

Item 9aa: Executive Session - Pending Litigation

Executive session to receive confidential communications from attorneys regarding pending litigation in the case of Thomas Richard Carpenter v. City of OKC.

Item 9ab1: Claims Recommended for Denial

Denial of claims A and B.

Item 10a: Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of claims 1a and 1b.

Item 11a: Public Hearing - Ordinance on Zoning and Planning Code Amendment

Public hearing regarding an ordinance relating to an amendment to Chapter 59 Zoning and Planning Code, Article 2, concerning manufactured homes.

Item 11b: Resolution - Penalty Reduction Program Extension

Resolution declaring an extension to December 31, 2021, of the penalty reduction program.

Item 11c: Resolution - Municipal Judge Compensation and Benefits

Resolution establishing compensation and benefits for municipal judge positions, effective July 1, 2021.

Item 11d: Resolution - Appointment of Edward D. Hasbrook as Municipal Judge

Resolution appointing Edward D. Hasbrook as municipal judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023.

Item 11e: Resolution - Appointment of Philippa C. James as Municipal Judge

Resolution appointing Philippa C. James as municipal judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023.

Item 11f: Resolution - Designation of Philippa C. James as Presiding Judge

Resolution designating Philippa C. James as presiding judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2023.

Item 11g: Resolution - Designation of Donald O. Kiffin as Vice Presiding Judge

Resolution designating Donald O. Kiffin as vice presiding judge effective July 1, 2021, through July 1, 2022.

Item 12a: City Manager Reports - FD Moon Middle School Project Update

Presentation on the FD Moon Middle School renovation project, part of the MAPS for Kids funds.

Item 12b-c: City Manager Reports - Sales and Use Tax Reports

Update on sales and use tax performance, noting a strong June and a significant refund impacting use tax.