October 27, 2020 City Council Meeting

The City of Oklahoma City proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month, recognizing the creative spirit and cultural contributions to the city.

A resolution of commendation was adopted for Mary Smith, an administrative specialist in the Utilities Department, for her 26 years of service and selection as the October 2020 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, and a mix of appointments and reappointments to the Metropolitan Library Commission were approved.

The council approved the merger of the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust and the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, aiming to improve financial stability and minimize ratepayer impact.

The police contract was renewed, including new initiatives like 'Come to the Table' dinners and town hall meetings to foster better police-community relations, especially with underserved populations.

Amendments to contracts with the Alliance and First Fidelity were approved to administer and manage the Minority Small Business Continuity Program, utilizing CARES Act funds.

The design for Wellness Center 4, a MAPS 3 project located near Southwest 134th and Western, was approved, featuring a large community room, expanded exercise facilities, and a water slide.

A zoning change from AA to RA was approved, with a commitment from the applicant to ensure southern lots are a minimum of two acres.

A zoning change from R1 and C3 to C3 was approved, reorienting commercial zoning along Piedmont Road.

A zoning change from I1 and I2 to AA was approved.

A zoning change from R1 and RMH2 to SPUD 1247 was approved for an urban farm on over three acres.

An ordinance was approved to change the name of Southwest 4th Street (from South Robinson to South EK Gaylord Boulevard) to Mick Cornett Drive, honoring the longest-serving mayor.

An ordinance increasing fines for blocking streetcars was approved with an amendment to include an expiration date of April 30, 2021, to allow for data review.

A resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was approved.

An ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District was approved.

A resolution approving a sole source professional services agreement with the Western Avenue Association Inc. to manage, maintain, and market the district was approved.

A resolution was introduced to amend the June 16th city council resolution, increasing the fire sales tax expenditure from $100,000 to $200,000 for paramedic training.

A resolution approving the naming of the new park near Southwest 15th and Morgan Road as Swisher Park, in honor of Bill and Wanda Swisher, was approved.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Jace Largent during his rehabilitation was approved.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal James Jackson during his rehabilitation was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admission of liability in the case of Ewald v. City of OKC was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Nolan v. City of OKC was approved.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case of City of OKC v. Brunton was approved.

An ordinance amending ordinance number 26451 to extend the 180-day moratorium to a 365-day moratorium on new applications for PUDs and SPUDs allowing freestanding signs was approved with an emergency clause.

CARES Act Funding Allocation

Allocation of CARES Act funding through Community Development Block Grant for grants to 501c3 organizations, with 80 out of 94 applicants qualifying for funding.

Fire Sales Tax Expenditure

Increased from $100,000 to $200,000 to support paramedic training for incumbent firefighters, aiming to achieve ALS paramedic capabilities in all fire stations.

Sales Tax Report (October)

Sales tax was down about 6%, but use tax was up about 8% year-over-year, resulting in approximately $8 million ahead of target for sales and use tax combined.

First Quarter Interim Financial Report

Revenues were approximately $21 million ahead of expenditures, and $8 million ahead when including encumbrances, indicating a strong financial position despite economic challenges.

Office of the Mayor - Proclamation for Arts and Humanities Month

Proclamation recognizing October as National Arts and Humanities Month.

Office of the Mayor - Resolution of Commendation for Mary Smith

Resolution honoring Mary Smith as the October 2020 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments/Reappointments to Board of Adjustment

Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments/Reappointments to Planning Commission

Reappointments to the Planning Commission.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments/Reappointments to Metropolitan Library Commission

Appointments and reappointments to the Metropolitan Library Commission.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of previous council meeting minutes.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Various items deferred or stricken from the agenda.

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

Various items for the OCMFA.

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

Various items for the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items A-C

Various items for the OCEAT, including a presentation on the merger with the Water Utilities Trust.

Consent Docket - Item 7b

Police contract renewal with Neighborhood Alliance.

Consent Docket - Item 7m

Amendment to a professional services agreement for public art in parks.

Consent Docket - Item 7o

Item related to council member recusal.

Consent Docket - Item 7p

Amendment to the Consolidated Plan for ESG-CV funds allocation.

Consent Docket - Item 7q

2019 operating and grant agreement for Mental Health Association's Continuum Project.

Consent Docket - Item 7s

Resolution supporting ACOG grant application for bike lanes in the northeast quadrant.

Consent Docket - Item 7t

Resolution approving CARES Act funding for 501c3 organizations.

Consent Docket - Item 7u

Introduction of an ordinance and assessment role for the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District.

Consent Docket - Item 7w1

Pedestrian bridge connecting trail systems.

Consent Docket - Item 7w2

Trail way-finding signage project.

Consent Docket - Item 7w3

Greenway trail system planning.

Consent Docket - Item 7w4

Street enhancements for 39th Street.

Consent Docket - Item 7z

Contract for the Willa D. Johnson Recreation Center.

Consent Docket - Item 7al

Acquisition of land for a new park in Ward 3.

Consent Docket - Item 7av

Amendment to contract with the Alliance for the Minority Small Business Continuity Program.

Consent Docket - Item 7be

Professional services agreement for Wellness Center 4 design.

Consent Docket - Item 7bf

Amendment to contract with First Fidelity for the Minority Small Business Continuity Program.

Concurrence Docket - Items 8a-r

Various items on the concurrence docket.

Item 9a1: Zoning Change at 13200 North Midwest Boulevard

Zoning change from AA to RA.

Item 9a2: Zoning Change at 12145 West Hefner Road

Zoning change from R1 and C3 to C3.

Item 9a3: Zoning Change at 12145 West Hefner Road (R1 portion)

Zoning change for the R1 portion of the property.

Item 9a4: Zoning Change at 2800 North Cimarron Road

Zoning change from I1 and I2 to AA.

Item 9a5: Zoning Change at 832 Northwest 116th Street

Zoning change from R1 to R2.

Item 9a6: Zoning Change at 3201 South Coburn Road

Zoning change from R1 and RMH2 to SPUD 1247.

Item 9b

Deferred item from the beginning of the meeting.

Item 9c: Street Naming Ordinance

Ordinance changing Southwest 4th Street to Mick Cornett Drive.

Item 9d: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Ordinance increasing fines for blocking streetcars.

Item 9e1: Public Hearing - Western Avenue Business Improvement District

Public hearing regarding the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.

Item 9e2: Resolution - Western Avenue Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.

Item 9f: Ordinance on Final Hearing - Western Avenue Business Improvement District

Ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Western Avenue Business Improvement District.

Item 9g: Resolution - Western Avenue Association Professional Services Agreement

Resolution approving a sole source professional services agreement with the Western Avenue Association Inc.

Item 9h: Public Hearing - Medical Marijuana Businesses Ordinance

Public hearing regarding proposed ordinance relating to medical marijuana businesses.

Item 9i1: Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.

Item 9i1c: Dilapidated Structure at 2516 North Kate Avenue

Specific dilapidated structure address.

Item 9i2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring listed structures dilapidated.

Item 9j1: Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.

Item 9j1c: Unsecured Structure at 2516 North Kate Avenue

Specific unsecured structure address.

Item 9j2: Resolution - Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring listed structures unsecured.

Item 9k1: Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.

Item 9k1b: Abandoned Building at 2516 North Kate Avenue

Specific abandoned building address.

Item 9k2: Resolution - Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring listed buildings abandoned.

Item 9l1: Public Hearing - Fire Sales Tax Expenditures

Public hearing regarding amending the resolution for fire sales tax expenditures.

Item 9l2: Resolution - Fire Sales Tax Expenditures

Resolution to be introduced and set for final hearing, amending fire sales tax expenditures.

Item 9m: Resolution - Swisher Park Naming

Resolution approving the naming of the new park as Swisher Park.

Item 9n1: Resolution - Salary Continuation for Lieutenant Jace Largent

Resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Jace Largent.

Item 9o1: Resolution - Salary Continuation for Corporal James Jackson

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal James Jackson.

Item 9p1: Resolution - Confess Judgment in Ewald v. City of OKC

Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment.

Item 9q1: Resolution - Confess Judgment in Nolan v. City of OKC

Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to confess judgment.

Item 9r1: Resolution - Agreed Settlement in City of OKC v. Brunton

Resolution authorizing municipal counselor to enter an agreed settlement.

Item 9s1 and 9s2

Items previously struck from the agenda.

Item 9t: Request to Enter Executive Session

Request for executive session regarding the case of Stuart v. City of OKC.

Item 10a1: Claim Recommended for Approval

Approval of a claim.

Item 11a: Ordinance - Moratorium Extension on PUDs and SPUDs for Freestanding Signs

Ordinance to extend the moratorium on new applications for PUDs and SPUDs related to freestanding signs.