July 7, 2020 City Council Meeting

The council approved the resolution authorizing the firm of Collins, Zorn & Wagner PC to represent Oklahoma City police officer Kyle Hul in a civil lawsuit. This decision followed extensive public comment and council discussion, including an executive session to receive legal advice.

An agreement with the Alliance for Economic Development was approved for $1,075,000 to fund the next round of business assistance, including technical assistance and business retrofits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An agreement with the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma for $13,125,000 was approved to establish the Community Cares Partners Center, providing resident support for COVID-19 relief, including direct aid and administrative functions.

An amendment to the economic development agreement with Costco was approved to correct wage information and reflect an increase of 500 additional jobs, bringing the total to 1,503 jobs over five to seven years, with an increased average annual payroll.

A resolution was approved to call for a special city council meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. for a briefing and discussion of COVID-19 issues with the Oklahoma City-County Board of Health.

Jason Glidewell and Donald O. Kien were reappointed as municipal judges, and Donald O. Kien was designated as vice presiding judge, all effective July 1, 2020.

Small Business Continuity Program

Funding for technical assistance and business retrofits for small businesses affected by COVID-19.

Resident Assistance Program (CARES Act)

Agreement with Communities Foundation of Oklahoma for direct resident support and program administration.

Costco Economic Development Incentive

Amendment to incentive agreement reflecting corrected wage information and an increase of 500 jobs, leading to an increased overall economic impact.

June Sales and Use Tax Collections

Sales tax declined 17.7% in June, finishing the fiscal year $8.8 million under budget. Use tax was $1 million over target, resulting in a combined $7.8 million below target for the year.

Receipt and Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.

Uncontested Continues

Various items were requested to be stricken or deferred from the agenda.

Municipal Facilities Authority Item A - Plum Report for Early Line Trail Extension

Discussion regarding the Early Line Trail extension and potential use of remaining bond funds for additional sidewalk projects.

Municipal Facilities Authority Item D1 - Legal Representation for Officer Kyle Hul

Resolution authorizing legal representation for Oklahoma City police officer Kyle Hul in a civil lawsuit.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items

Approval of various items under the Public Property Authority.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items

Approval of various items under the Environmental Assistance Trust.

Consent Docket Item AB - Continuum of Care Program Grants

Approval of Continuum of Care program grants for permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless citizens.

Consent Docket Item AW - ODOT Project for State Highway 4 Improvements

Acceptance of easements for improvements to State Highway 4, an ODOT project.

Consent Docket Item BC - Alliance for Economic Development Contract Amendment

Amendment to the contract with the Alliance for Economic Development for administrative and technical assistance for small business continuity programs.

Consent Docket Item BD1 - Alliance for Economic Development Annual Contract

Annual contract with the Alliance for Economic Development for land development and acquisition related to Maps 3 projects.

Consent Docket Item BE - Economic Development Trust Agreement of Support

Annual agreement to support bonds issued to the Economic Development Trust to secure better bond rates.

Consent Docket Item BY - Final Acceptance for Lincoln Boulevard Project

Final acceptance of the Lincoln Boulevard project from I-44 to Northeast 38th Street.

Consent Docket Item R1 - Ordinance to be Introduced (PUD 1767)

Discussion regarding a proposed PUD and concerns about traffic calming devices, specifically speed tables, in the surrounding neighborhood.

Concurrent Docket Item AJ - First Americans Museum Support

Joint resolution with the Economic Development Trust providing support for the First Americans Museum, including operating costs and pre-opening marketing.

9 A1 - Rezoning 1021 South Rockwell Avenue

Rezoning from R1 single family residential to I2 moderate industrial district.

9 A2 - Rezoning 3701 Northwest 192nd Street

Rezoning from AA agricultural District to R1 single family residential.

9 A3 - Rezoning 9201 South Sooner Road

Rezoning from AA agriculture District to C3 Community commercial district.

9 A4 - Rezoning 402 South Sarah Road

Rezoning from R1 single family residential district to R2 medium low density residential district for duplex development.

9 A5 - Rezoning 7120 Northwest 10th Street

Rezoning from R1 single family residential to Spud 437.

9 A6 - Rezoning 12224 Southwest 29th Street

Rezoning from AA agriculture District to R1 single family residential and RA2 single family 2 acre rural residential districts.

9 A7 - Rezoning 2816 Northwest 10th Street

Rezoning from R1 single family residential and I2 moderate industrial districts to I1 light industrial district and I2 moderate industrial district.

9 A8 - PUD 1755 (Deferred)

PUD 1755 was deferred to July 21, 2020.

9 A9 - PUD 1757 (2140 South County Line Road)

PUD for a mixed industrial development at Southwest 15th and County Line.

9 A10 - PUD 1758 (10928 Southwest 15th Street)

PUD for a mixed-use development on church property, allowing for office, commercial, and residential uses.

9 A11 - PUD 1763 (12305 North County Line Road)

PUD to permit a mixed-use of residential and commercial development.

9 A12 - PUD 1765 (13700 Deep Fork Point)

PUD to allow a property to be divided into two lots for residential use.

9 A13 - PUD 1766 (1600 South McKinley Avenue)

PUD to allow for additional residential development and a school, transferring development regulations from the Wheeler PUD.

9 A14 - PUD 1768 (Deferred)

PUD 1768 was deferred to July 21, 2020.

9 A15 - PUD 1769 (8896 Wilshire Boulevard)

PUD for residential development.

9 A16 - Spud 1213 (1225 Northwest 32nd Street)

Spud application to allow a second dwelling unit (garage apartment) behind the main structure.

9 A17 - Spud 1214 (1512 Rockwood Avenue)

Spud for mixed-use commercial development.

9 A18 - Spud 1215 (601 North Rockwell Avenue)

Spud for commercial development, compatible with existing uses.

9 A19 - Spud 1216 (930 Northeast 122nd Street)

Spud to add additional units to an existing apartment complex.

9 A20 - Spud 1218 (1135 Southwest 20th Street)

Spud to permit light industrial use with screening and landscape buffers.

9 A21 - Spud 1221 (3110 North MacArthur Boulevard)

Spud to clean up and develop a hodgepodge of different zonings in a positive way.

9 A22 - Spud 1222 (326 Northwest 62nd Street)

Spud for a development compatible with the area.

9 B - Spud 1170 (2011 Northeast 14th Street)

Spud for a multi-family development, deferred for further discussion with the applicant and community.

9 C1 - Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing on various dilapidated structures.

9 C2 - Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring various structures as dilapidated.

9 D1 - Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing on various unsecured structures.

9 D2 - Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring various structures as unsecured.

9 E1 - Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing on various abandoned buildings.

9 E2 - Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring various buildings as abandoned.

9 F - Master Development Agreement with 36 and Lincoln LLC

Approval of a Master Development Agreement for the property at 36th and Lincoln for a Homeland grocery store, including property transfer.

9 G - Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Public Property Authority

Resolution transferring property known as old fire station number 18 to the Public Property Authority for sale to the Fifth Quarter organization.

9 H - Operation Agreement for Relief Fund Testing and Tracing Program

Agreement with the City-County Health Department to operate the COVID-19 testing and tracing program using CARES Act funds.

9 I - Agreement with Alliance for Economic Development (CARES Act)

Agreement for funding support for the next round of business assistance under the COVID-19 relief program.

9 J - Agreement with Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CARES Act)

Agreement for the Resident Support portion of the COVID-19 relief program, establishing the Community Cares Partners Center.

9 K - Resolution Amending Economic Development Agreement with Costco

Resolution to amend the economic development agreement with Costco to correct wage information and reflect an increase in jobs.

9 L - The Preserve OKC Plan

Receipt of The Preserve OKC Plan, the city's first historic preservation plan, adopted by the Planning Commission as an amendment to Plan OKC.

9 M - The Adapt OKC Plan

Receipt of The Adapt OKC Plan, the city's first sustainability plan, adopted by the Planning Commission as an amendment to Plan OKC.

9 N - Resolution Calling for Special City Council Meeting

Resolution calling for a special city council meeting on July 16, 2020, for a COVID-19 briefing.

9 O1 - Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 2406

Approval of the collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2406.

9 P1 - Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Corporal Terry Allen

Approval of salary continuation for Corporal Terry Allen for rehabilitation from a non-job injury.

9 Q1 - Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Lieutenant Aaron Ethridge

Approval of salary continuation for Lieutenant Aaron Ethridge for rehabilitation from a non-job injury.

9 R1 - Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Counselor to confess judgment in the case of Andrew and Megan He.

9 S1 - Joint Resolution with OC MFA Authorizing Legal Representation for Officer Kyle Hul

Joint resolution authorizing legal representation for Oklahoma City police officer Kyle Hul.

9 T1 - Claims Recommended for Denial

Approval of claims recommended for denial.

10 A1 - Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of claims recommended for approval.

11 A - Councilman Cooper's Item (Transit Committee)

Discussion regarding route changes for the Transit Committee.

11 B - Resolution Appointing Jason Glidewell as Municipal Judge

Appointment of Jason Glidewell as Municipal Judge.

11 C - Resolution Appointing Donald O. Kien as Municipal Judge

Appointment of Donald O. Kien as Municipal Judge.

11 D - Resolution Designating Donald O. Kien as Vice Presiding Judge

Designation of Donald O. Kien as Vice Presiding Judge.

11 E - Resolution Appointing Special Judges

Appointment of various individuals as special judges.