June 8, 2021 City Council Meeting

First Fidelity and American Fidelity were commended for providing services at no cost to the city, helping over 1,000 businesses with $37.5 million in emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eric Nasim, Print Shop Manager, was recognized as the June 2021 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month for his dedication and improvements to print and mailroom operations.

A revocable permit was approved for Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company to host the Juneteenth 2021 festival at Washington Park.

An amendment to the use license agreement with the Thunder was approved, addressing the relocation of the Oklahoma City Blue and changes in the agreement for Chesapeake Arena operations due to COVID-19 impacts.

Councilwoman Nice highlighted the national register nomination for the Pachyderm Building at Lincoln Park Zoo, emphasizing the preservation of historic areas during zoo upgrades.

Final plans and specifications for a residential resurfacing project in the area bound by NE 23rd to NE 36th, Kelly to Martin Luther King Avenue, with an estimated cost of $3.9 million, were presented as part of the 2017 bond program.

The replacement of the complete irrigation system in Will Rogers Gardens and Arboretum was discussed, including new technology for water conservation.

An update was provided on Amendment Number One and Change Order Number One for the NW 39th Street District street enhancement project, increasing costs by approximately $54,000 for additional repairs and ADA enhancements. The project is 45% complete and on schedule for a Fall 2021 completion.

Project agreements with ODOT for city-wide traffic signal detection upgrades, funded 100% at an estimated cost of $436,000, were discussed to replace older loop detection systems with modern radar devices.

Project agreements with ODOT for traffic left turn signal upgrades, funded 100% at an estimated cost of $436,000, were discussed to convert more left turns to flashing yellow arrows for better traffic movement.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 10501 East I-40 Highway from R1 to RA was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 9841 Southwest 44th Street from AA to R1 was approved despite concerns from residents about density and flooding, with the understanding that a flood study would be required later.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2909 South Cemetery Road from AA to C3 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 5100 East I-240 Service Road from PUD942 to I1 was approved for a small commercial development.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 13201 Green Hill Road from PUD1723 to SPUD 1306 was approved to permit an office development.

An ordinance on final hearing to close a portion of Southeast 37th Street south of Southeast Grand and east of I-35 was approved.

A resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for 2021-2022 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing adopting and setting the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District was approved.

An ordinance to repeal Ordinance Number 26616, which mistakenly sought the release of an OG&E easement and the closure of a street already closed, was adopted with an emergency provision to allow a development at NW 4th and Chartel to move forward.

A resolution declaring certain structures as dilapidated was adopted.

A resolution declaring certain structures as unsecured was adopted, with one item deferred for two weeks.

A resolution declaring certain buildings as abandoned was adopted, with one item deferred for two weeks.

A resolution approving a substantial amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Consolidated Action Year Plan to allocate $11 million to the Section 108 loan program for the First National Center project was approved, allowing staff to submit a loan application to HUD.

The Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget totaling $1.648.6 million was approved by a vote of 7 to 2, despite public comments and council concerns regarding police funding, social justice initiatives, and specific program allocations.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, specifically related to the 1989 public safety sales tax, was introduced for final hearing on June 22nd.

A resolution regarding appropriations for the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, specifically related to the 1989 public safety sales tax, was introduced for final hearing on June 22nd.

An ordinance to amend city code to include trailer houses as dwellings, granting them the same property rights as other residences, was introduced for public hearing on June 22nd and final hearing on July 6th.

A resolution approving the naming of the pavilion in Bert T. Quail Creek Park as the 'Mike McAuliffe Pavilion' in honor of the late civic leader and volunteer was approved.

Residential Resurfacing Project

Estimated cost for resurfacing in the area bound by NE 23rd to NE 36th, Kelly to Martin Luther King Avenue.

NW 39th Street District Street Enhancement Project Amendment

Increase in cost for additional repairs and ADA enhancements.

Traffic Signal Detection Upgrades

Estimated cost for city-wide upgrades, 100% funded by ODOT.

Traffic Left Turn Signal Upgrades

Estimated cost for city-wide upgrades, 100% funded by ODOT.

First National Center Section 108 Loan Program

Allocation for the First National Center project, subject to HUD approval and negotiation.

FY 2022 Annual Budget

Total proposed budget for the fiscal year, with a general fund increase of 6.8% to $496.4 million.

Fire Department Appropriations

Allocation from the public safety sales tax for the Fire Department.

Police Department Appropriations

Allocation from the public safety sales tax for the Police Department.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Reverend Diane Davies and Councilman Bradley Carter.

Citation and Resolution for Small Business Continuity Program

Recognizing First Fidelity and American Fidelity for their exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resolution for Eric Nasim, Employee of the Month

Commending Eric Nasim as the June 2021 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Appointment to Trails Advisory Committee

Appointment of a member to the Trails Advisory Committee.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of items A and B.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items for dilapidated structures, unsecured structures, and abandoned buildings were stricken from the agenda due to owner compliance or renotification.

Revocable Permit with Perry Publishing and Broadcasting Company for Juneteenth 2021

Permit for the Juneteenth festival at Washington Park.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-I

Various items for the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-E

Various items for the OCPPA, including an amendment to the Thunder use license agreement.

Consent Docket Item 7.A.V

An item pertaining to community health centers and continuum of care, pulled for separate discussion.

Consent Docket Item 7.A.U

National Register nomination for the Pachyderm Building at Lincoln Park Zoo, pulled for comment.

Consent Docket Item 7.B.A

Final plans and specifications for residential resurfacing in a specific area, pulled for comment.

Consent Docket Item 7.B.D

Will Rogers Gardens irrigation system replacement, pulled for comment.

Consent Docket Item 7.B.F

Amendment and change order for NW 39th Street District street enhancement project, pulled for comment.

Consent Docket Item 7.B.K

Project agreements with ODOT for traffic signal detection upgrades, pulled for comment.

Consent Docket Item 7.B.L

Project agreements with ODOT for traffic left turn signal upgrades, pulled for comment.

Remaining Consent Docket Items

All other items on the consent docket.

Concurrence Docket Items 8.A-L

All items on the concurrence docket.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 10501 East I-40 Highway (R1 to RA)

Rezoning application for a property on East I-40 Highway.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 9841 Southwest 44th Street (AA to R1)

Rezoning application for a property on Southwest 44th Street.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 2909 South Cemetery Road (AA to C3)

Rezoning application for a property on South Cemetery Road.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 5100 East I-240 Service Road (PUD942 to I1)

Rezoning application for a property on East I-240 Service Road.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 13201 Green Hill Road (PUD1723 to SPUD 1306)

Rezoning application for a property on Green Hill Road.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Close Portion of Southeast 37th Street

Ordinance to close a portion of Southeast 37th Street.

Public Hearing: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District

Public hearing regarding the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District.

Resolution: Adopt and Confirm Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Resolution to adopt and confirm the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District.

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Ordinance to adopt and set the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District.

Ordinance to be Introduced and Adopted with Emergency: Repealing Ordinance Number 26616

Ordinance to repeal a previous ordinance due to errors regarding an easement and street closure.

Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding structures declared dilapidated.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution to declare certain structures as dilapidated.

Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding structures declared unsecured.

Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution to declare certain structures as unsecured, with one item deferred.

Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding buildings declared abandoned.

Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution to declare certain buildings as abandoned, with one item deferred.

Resolution: Approving Substantial Amendment to FY 2020-2021 Consolidated Action Year Plan (First National Center)

Resolution to allocate $11 million to the Section 108 loan program for the First National Center project.

Public Hearing: FY 2022 Annual Budget

Public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget.

Resolution: Adopting FY 2022 Annual Budget

Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 annual budget.

Public Hearing: Appropriations for Fire Department (FY 2021-22)

Public hearing regarding appropriations for the Fire Department from the public safety sales tax.

Resolution: Introduced for Appropriations for Fire Department (FY 2021-22)

Resolution to be introduced for appropriations for the Fire Department, set for final hearing on June 22nd.

Public Hearing: Appropriations for Police Department (FY 2021-22)

Public hearing regarding appropriations for the Police Department from the public safety sales tax.

Resolution: Introduced for Appropriations for Police Department (FY 2021-22)

Resolution to be introduced for appropriations for the Police Department, set for final hearing on June 22nd.

Claims Recommended for Denial

Claims recommended for denial.

Claims Recommended for Approval

Claims recommended for approval.

Ordinance to be Introduced: Include Trailer Houses as Dwellings

Ordinance to amend city code to include trailer houses as dwellings, set for public hearing on June 22nd and final hearing on July 6th.

Resolution: Naming Mike McAuliffe Pavilion in Bert T. Quail Creek Park

Resolution to name a pavilion in honor of Mike McAuliffe.