Meeting Summary
The city council proclaimed February 2021 as Allied Arts Month and approved numerous zoning changes and development projects. Key approvals included a significant expansion for Corkin Inc. (IDEXX Energy) bringing 120 new jobs and the introduction of an ordinance for parking-protected bike lanes. Council members also discussed the ongoing need for federal aid for municipalities and the state of the economy.
Key Decisions & Votes
Allied Arts Month Proclamation
02:00The city council officially proclaimed February 2021 as Allied Arts Month in Oklahoma City.
Journal of Council Proceedings
06:00The council received and approved the journal of council proceedings, including the journal from January 5th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
08:00All items presented under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
08:45All four items presented under the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
09:30The claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved unanimously.
Consent Docket
10:00The entire consent docket, including several presentations and routine items, was approved unanimously.
Concurrent Docket
38:00The concurrent docket was approved unanimously without further discussion.
Rezoning 100 NW 121st St (R1 to I1)
39:00An ordinance to rezone property at 100 NW 121st Street from R1 Single Family to I1 Light Industrial for a plumbing service warehouse was approved.
Rezoning 3301 S Bryant Ave (R4 to RMH2)
40:00An ordinance to rezone property at 3301 South Bryant Avenue from R4 General Residential to RMH2 Manufactured Mobile Home Park for an existing community expansion was approved.
Rezoning 122nd St (R1)
41:00An ordinance to rezone property on 122nd Street to R1 for single-family detached homes was approved.
Rezoning O2 to C1 (Vet Clinic)
42:00An ordinance to rezone an O2 dental office to C1 for a vet clinic, serving as a transition from commercial to residential, was approved.
PUD for R1 Application (SW 15th)
43:00A Planned Unit Development for an R1 application for single-family homes, including enhanced facade regulations, landscaping, and drainage improvements, was approved.
PUD 1787-12266 Woodland Hills Dr (RV Campground)
52:00An ordinance to rezone property for a recreational vehicle campground, with agreed-upon site screening and fencing, was approved despite public protest.
Storage Unit on Morgan Rd
56:00An application for a storage unit on Morgan Road, with concerns regarding aesthetics and traffic addressed in the PUD, was approved.
Rezoning 9421 NW 122nd St (AA to PUD 1791)
57:00An ordinance to rezone property at 9421 NW 122nd Street from AA Agricultural to PUD 1791 was approved.
Rezoning Single Family Residential to PUD
58:00An ordinance to rezone property from straight single-family residential zoning to a PUD was approved.
Mixed-Use Development (74th & Anderson)
59:00An ordinance for a small mixed-use development around 74th and Anderson, which received unanimous planning commission approval, was approved.
PUD-1785-11800 Northwestern Ave (Multi-family)
1:00:00An ordinance to rezone property at 11800 Northwestern Avenue from R2 to PUD 1795 for a multi-family development, designed to minimize impact on existing residential areas, was approved.
SPUD 1264 - 11712 N I-35 Service Rd (Mixed Use)
1:07:00An ordinance to rezone property at 11712 N I-35 Service Road for mixed-use commercial and industrial purposes, including new structures and signs, was approved.
SPUD for Car Sales (Former Gas Station Site)
1:08:00An ordinance to rezone a former gas station site from C3 to an SPUD for car sales was approved with amendments for landscaping, building upgrades, and sidewalks.
SPUD 1267 - 1324 SW 89th (Marijuana Dispensary & Spa)
1:14:00An SPUD to allow for a marijuana dispensary and a spa at 1324 SW 89th was approved.
SPUD for Duplex Community
1:15:00An SPUD for a duplex community south of NW 10th on Cemetery, conforming with the comprehensive plan, was approved.
Deferral of Item A17
1:16:00A motion to defer Item A17 for two weeks at the applicant's request was approved.
SPUD 1271 - 16191 Dry Water Dr (Residential Homes)
1:17:00An ordinance to rezone property at 16191 Dry Water Drive from AAA Agriculture to an SPUD for four residential homes was approved.
SPUD 1273 - 7700 S Pennsylvania (Fitness Center to SPUD)
1:18:00An SPUD changing the status of 7700 S Pennsylvania from a private fitness center/gymnasium was approved.
Rezoning 2300 SW 28th St (R2 to SPUD for Multi-family)
1:19:00An ordinance to rezone property at 2300 SW 28th Street from R2 to an SPUD to allow multi-family development was approved.
Innovation District Project Plan/Area Change
1:20:00An ordinance to include the Brockway Center in the Innovation District project plan or area was approved.
Introduction of Parking Protected Bike Lanes Ordinance
1:24:00An ordinance to amend Chapter 32 to allow for parking-protected bike lanes, clarifying rules for parking, disabled vehicles, and drop-offs, was introduced and approved.
Claims Recommended for Approval
1:28:00All claims recommended for approval were passed unanimously.
Financial Matters
Allied Arts CDBG Grant
Allied Arts was entrusted with a $300,000 CDBG grant to serve low-to-moderate income families and artists.
MAPS 3 Wellness Center #3 Construction
The contract for the third MAPS 3 Wellness Center was awarded to WM McNatt, remaining under budget even with several alternates included.
Sales Tax Report
Sales and use tax collections are approximately $13 million above target. January sales tax showed nearly 4% growth, though adjusted for a prior year correction, it was closer to a 0.2% decline. Overall, sales tax is down about 4% for the year.
Use Tax Report
Use tax continues to be strong, showing 28% growth for the month and 13% growth for the year.
Scissortail CDC CDBG Money
Councilwoman Nice inquired about CDBG funds in the planning department that might be allocated to Tulsa instead of being used in Oklahoma City for local businesses and technical support.
Public Comments
One citizen, Michael Washington, expressed strong opposition to the RV campground development (Item A6), citing a lack of community engagement, perceived unfair treatment of residents in northeast Oklahoma City, and threatening legal action. Two other citizens, Garland Pruitt and Sarah Vanna, signed up to speak but their comments were not detailed in the transcript.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item A17 was deferred for two weeks.
Watch For
- An economic development agreement for IDEXX Energy/Corkin Inc. is expected on February 16th.
- Results of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program Grant application are expected in the fall.
- The Parking Protected Bike Lanes Ordinance will return for two additional council considerations.
- A budget workshop is scheduled for next week.
- Improved processes for round two of COVID-19 vaccinations, especially for seniors.
- A proclamation for Black History Month is anticipated at the next meeting.
- Discussions on potentially adjusting the council meeting agenda structure for citizen engagement.
Announcements
- February 2021 was proclaimed Allied Arts Month in Oklahoma City.
- Condolences were extended to the family of former City Councilman Walt Morse.
- Amy Simpson was introduced as the new City Clerk, succeeding Francis.
- The Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City officially opened on Tuesday, February 2nd, featuring local art and themes.
- Councilwoman Hammond was recognized for her efforts with Local Progress regarding MAPS 4 for neighborhoods and the Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District.
- Deputy Chief Ron Basi was congratulated on becoming the third African-American Deputy Chief in OKC police history.
- Peter Hoffman and Wilderness Matters were thanked for their donation to rehabilitate the Jim Thorpe Courage Trail at Martin Nature Park.
- Pastor Halls and Putnam City Baptist Church were thanked for the real estate purchase agreement to acquire additional land for Senior Wellness Center #1.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Proclamation
Proclamation of February 2021 as Allied Arts Month, recognizing the arts' contribution to the city and Allied Arts' support for cultural non-profits.
Receive the Journal of Council Proceedings
Formal reception of the council's procedural journal.
Approve the Journal of Council Proceedings for January 5th
Approval of the minutes from the January 5th council meeting.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Items 8j, 9aa8, and 9b were listed for continuance or withdrawal.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items
Consideration of items under the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items
Consideration of items under the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of multiple routine items grouped for efficiency, including presentations on GOAL funds for Corkin Inc., a bicycle/pedestrian count program grant, and MAPS 3 Wellness Center #3 construction.
Concurrent Docket
Approval of items on the concurrent docket.
Item A1: Ordinance on final hearing (100 NW 121st St)
Rezoning from R1 Single Family to I1 Light Industrial to permit development of a warehouse space for a plumbing service.
Item A2: Ordinance on final hearing (3301 S Bryant Ave)
Rezoning from R4 General Residential District to RMH2 Manufactured Mobile Home Park to permit the expansion of an existing manufactured mobile home community.
Item A3: Ordinance on final hearing (122nd St)
Rezoning to R1 for single-family detached homes.
Item A4: Ordinance on final hearing (O2 to C1)
Rezoning from O2 Office District to C1 General Commercial District to convert a dental office to a vet clinic.
Item A5: PUD for R1 application (SW 15th)
Approval of a Planned Unit Development for an R1 application for single-family development, including increased setbacks, additional trees, and drainage improvements.
Item A6: PUD 1787-12266 Woodland Hills Dr
Rezoning from PUD 275 to PUD 1787 for a recreational vehicle campground, with agreed-upon site screening and fencing enhancements.
Item A7: Ordinance on final hearing (Morgan Rd)
Application for a storage unit on Morgan Road, with concerns regarding aesthetics and traffic addressed in the PUD.
Item A8: Ordinance on final hearing
Item was previously listed for consideration.
Item A9: Ordinance on final hearing (9421 NW 122nd St)
Rezoning from AA Agricultural to PUD 1791.
Item A10: Ordinance on final hearing (Single Family Residential to PUD)
Rezoning from straight zoning single family residential to a PUD.
Item A11: Ordinance on final hearing (74th & Anderson)
Approval for a small mixed-use development around 74th and Anderson.
Item A12: PUD-1785-11800 Northwestern Ave
Rezoning from R2 Medium Low to PUD 1795 for a multi-family development, with units positioned away from existing residential and traffic directed to Western Avenue.
Item A13: SPUD 1264 - 11712 N I-35 Service Rd
Rezoning from SPUD 610 to SPUD 1264 to request mixed-use commercial and industrial use, utilizing an existing area for new structures and signs.
Item A14: Former Gas Station Site (C3 to SPUD for Car Sales)
Rezoning from C3 to an SPUD to allow for car sales, with amendments for landscaping planters along 28th and May, building upgrades, and sidewalks.
Item A15: SPUD 1267 - 1324 SW 89th
Approval of SPUD 1267 to provide for a marijuana dispensary and a spa.
Item A16: SPUD for Duplex Community
Approval of an SPUD for a duplex community south of NW 10th on the east side of Cemetery, conforming with the comprehensive plan.
Item A17: Ordinance on final hearing
Consideration of an ordinance on final hearing.
Item A18: SPUD 1271 - 16191 Dry Water Dr
Rezoning from AAA Agriculture to an SPUD for the construction of four residential homes.
Item A19: SPUD 1273 - 7700 S Pennsylvania
Changing status from a private fitness center/gymnasium to an SPUD.
Item A20: Ordinance on final hearing (2300 SW 28th St)
Rezoning from R2 to an SPUD to allow multi-family development.
Item B: Ordinance
An ordinance previously listed for consideration.
Item C: Innovation District Project Plan/Area Change
An ordinance to change the project plan or project area for the Innovation District to include the Brockway Center.
Item D: Public Hearing on Tobacco/Vaping Age Limit Ordinance
Public hearing for an ordinance to align the age limit on sale/purchase of tobacco and vaping products with state law.
Item E: Introduction of Ordinance Change for Chapter 32 (Parking Protected Bike Lanes)
Introduction of an ordinance to amend Chapter 32 to allow for parking-protected bike lanes, clarifying rules for parking, disabled vehicles, and drop-offs.
Item F: Public Hearing
A public hearing on an item, with one council member noting it felt premature.
Item 10a: Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims recommended for payment.