May 26, 2020 City Council Meeting

Jason Glidewell was sworn in as the new Municipal Judge for Oklahoma City by Judge Stephen Buzan.

A resolution of commendation was adopted for Michelle Fox, recognizing her contributions as a training and safety expert in the airports department and her assistance during the COVID-19 response.

Appointments to the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board were approved, with Teresa Rose Crook named as chair. Terms are staggered, with reappointment assumed for most members, except for the council member position which is a two-year term.

Amy Madera, the new personnel director, was appointed to various traditional positions associated with her role.

Items A and B for the journal of council proceedings were adopted.

Items A through F for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were adopted, including a project for the intersection of Northwest Expressway and Rockwell.

An item was introduced for the sale of old Fire Station 18 to the Fifth Quarter Civic Association, with a public hearing set for June 9th and final consideration on July 7th. The sale includes an exchange for recruiting services to the fire department.

Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were adopted.

The consent docket, including various routine items and resolutions, was adopted unanimously.

The concurrence docket was adopted unanimously after a discussion regarding a water line replacement project in Ward 2.

Rezoning from I2 to R4 for 1206 Exchange Avenue was approved unanimously.

Rezoning from O2 to R2 for 1012 North Meridian Avenue was approved unanimously.

Rezoning from R1 to AA for 11328 East Wilson Boulevard was approved unanimously due to no protests.

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1753 for 7201 Northwest 150th Street was deferred to the next meeting.

Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1754 for 11545 Southwest 44th was approved unanimously.

Rezoning from R1, I2, and PUD1542 to PUD 1759 for 7600 Southwest 15th Street was approved unanimously, related to an expansion of a landfill with an endowment fund for future trail systems.

Rezoning from C3 to PUD 1761 for 3317 Southwest 74th Street was approved unanimously as a housekeeping item to match existing development.

Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1189 for 3334 and 3336 North Lindsay was approved unanimously, likely to permit more parking for an existing event venue.

Rezoning from AA to FBD 1195 for 505 North Air Depot Boulevard was approved unanimously.

Rezoning from R2 to SPUD 1198 for 113A North Blackwelder was approved unanimously to allow two single-family dwellings.

Rezoning from FPD 692 to FPUD 1204 for 8815 Northwestern was deferred for two weeks to allow for further discussion with the applicant.

Rezoning from AA and I-1 to SPUD 1207 for 11600 North I-35 Service Road was approved unanimously.

Rezoning from C3 to SPUD 1208 for 8009 Melrose Lane was deferred for two weeks to allow for discussion with the applicant regarding the transition from residential to industrial areas.

Rezoning from O2O2 to FPV 1209 for 1123 North May Avenue was approved unanimously to permit commercial and retail sales.

A resolution adopting and confirming the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for 2020-2021 was adopted unanimously.

An ordinance adopting and setting the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for 2020-2021 was adopted unanimously.

A public hearing was held for a potential ordinance change relating to claims and payroll posting. Final consideration is set for the next meeting.

An ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Section 2-30 regarding the regular meeting schedule of the Council was introduced. It removes the requirement for a meeting in the first week of January, only requiring it for the first week of July.

An ordinance to amend the general schedule of fees related to animal welfare was introduced. Changes include allowing for abandonment of dangerous/menacing animals if owners fail to appear after notification and reducing the dangerous animal registration fee to comply with state law.

An ordinance to amend the general schedule of fees related to certificates of appropriateness and historic preservation/historic landmark districts was introduced. Fees are being adjusted to better reflect staff time and effort, with some administrative fees decreasing and larger project fees increasing.

A public hearing was held, and a resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted unanimously.

A public hearing was held, and a resolution declaring the structure at 833 Northwest 42nd in the HP landmark district as dilapidated was adopted unanimously.

A public hearing was held, and a resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted unanimously.

A public hearing was held, and a resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted unanimously.

A joint resolution approving an allocation of $3 million in economic development incentives for Costco Wholesale Corporation was approved (8-1). This is for over 1,000 new high-paying jobs in the city.

A joint resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $2,155,000 from Increment District Number 2 for the 700 Westport residential project was approved (7-2).

A resolution approving the broad allocation of $114 million in CARES Act funding was approved (8-1). Categories include $59 million for city response, $30 million for testing and tracing, and $25 million for community support, with $5 million explicitly for the Small Business Continuity Fund.

A resolution approving the May 2020 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan, allocating $5.8 million from the Better Streets Safer City sales tax fund, was approved.

A resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, not to exceed $55 million, for refinancing 2009 bonds and temporary commercial paper through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, was approved unanimously.

A resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust for commercial paper notes (tax-exempt and taxable) not to exceed $350 million in aggregate, with a maximum value of $700 million, was approved unanimously. This allows for funding of the South Canadian wastewater plant upgrades.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Braden Layton for rehabilitation from an on-the-job injury was approved unanimously.

An ordinance declaring a 180-day moratorium on new applications for PUDs and SPUDs that would allow construction of freestanding signs with a display surface area over 200 square feet was adopted with an emergency clause. This allows time for a consultant to review sign ordinances.

CARES Act Funding

Initial broad allocation for city COVID-19 response, testing and tracing, and community support.

Costco Economic Development Incentives

Allocation for economic development incentives for Costco Wholesale Corporation for job creation.

700 Westport Residential Project Incentives

Allocation from Increment District Number 2 for the 700 Westport residential project.

Small Business Continuity Fund

Additional funding allocated from CARES Act for the Small Business Continuity Fund.

Better Streets Safer City Sales Tax Fund

Allocation for additional projects in the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program.

Water Utilities Trust Refinancing

Incurrence of indebtedness for refinancing 2009 bonds and temporary commercial paper.

Water Utilities Trust Commercial Paper Notes

Incurrence of indebtedness for commercial paper notes (tax-exempt and taxable) to fund the South Canadian wastewater plant upgrades.

FY21 Public Works Operating Budget

Proposed operating budget for Public Works, reflecting a 4.8% cut and a reduction of 19 vacant positions.

FY21 Public Works Capital Budget

Proposed capital budget for Public Works, predominantly for the Better Streets Safer City sales tax program.

May 2020 Sales and Use Tax Collections

Sales tax collections were down 16% in May, with projections for continued declines in June and July.

Invocation

Invocation by Pastor Jay Williams of Mosaic United Methodist Church.

3a. Swearing-in Ceremony for Municipal Judge Jason Glidewell

Official swearing-in of Jason Glidewell as the new Municipal Judge.

3b. Resolution of Commendation for Michelle Fox

Recognizing Michelle Fox as the May 2020 South Oklahoma City Kiwanis Club Employee of the Month.

3c. Appointment to MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (Council Member)

Appointment of a Council Member to the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board for a two-year term.

3d. Appointments to MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board (Other Members)

Appointments of other members to the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board with staggered terms.

3e. Appointment of Amy Madera (Personnel Director)

Appointment of Amy Madera to various positions traditionally held by the Personnel Director.

3f. Appointment of Amy Madera (Personnel Director)

Further appointments of Amy Madera to positions associated with the Personnel Director role.

4a. Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the Journal of Council Proceedings.

4b. Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of additional Journal of Council Proceedings.

5. Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Continuance of items 982 and 987 to June 9th, and other items stricken from the agenda.

6. Revocable Permits

No revocable permits on the agenda.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Items (A-F)

Various items for the Municipal Facilities Authority, including a project at Northwest Expressway and Rockwell.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority Items (A-D)

Items for the Public Property Authority, including the sale of old Fire Station 18.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Items (A-B)

Items for the Environmental Assistance Trust.

7. Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, including various resolutions and agreements.

7ag. Public Art Commission Agreement

Agreement with Pete Beeman for a site-specific sculpture for the USA Softball Hall of Fame.

7ak. Downtown Business Improvement District Renewal

Introduction of the renewal and creation of the third generation of the Downtown Business Improvement District.

7al. Homeland Master Development Agreement

Master Development Agreement for the Homeland grocery store and northeast wellness center at 36th and Lincoln.

7am. FY21 Budget Introduction

Introduction of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021.

7aq. Donation for Bricktown Canal Flag Plaza

Mention of donations for shade structures and site furnishings for the Bricktown Canal Flag Plaza.

7at. Declaring Old Fire Station 18 Surplus

Declaring old Fire Station 18 at 700 Northeast 36th as surplus to the needs of the city.

7au. Transfer of Old Fire Station 18 to OCPPA Trust

Transferring the property of old Fire Station 18 from the city to the OCPPA Trust.

7x. Change Order and Amendment for Street Resurfacing

Change order and amendment reconciling final quantities for 87 street locations in Ward 2, 1 and 6.

7ac. Paseo Street Enhancement Project

Engineering and architectural contract amendment to incorporate a rain garden report for the Paseo Street Enhancement Project.

7r. Water Line Replacement Project

Discussion on a water line replacement project in Ward 2.

8. Concurrence Docket

Approval of the concurrence docket.

9a1. Planning Case: 1206 Exchange Avenue

Rezoning from I2 to R4.

9a2. Planning Case: 982

Deferred from the beginning of the meeting.

9a3. Planning Case: 1012 North Meridian Avenue

Rezoning from O2 to R2.

9a4. Planning Case: 11328 East Wilson Boulevard

Rezoning from R1 to AA.

9a5. Planning Case: 7201 Northwest 150th Street

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1753.

9a6. Planning Case: 11545 Southwest 44th

Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1754.

9a7. Planning Case: 987

Deferred from the beginning of the meeting.

9a8. Planning Case: 7600 Southwest 15th Street

Rezoning from R1, I2, and PUD1542 to PUD 1759.

9a9. Planning Case: 3317 Southwest 74th Street

Rezoning from C3 to PUD 1761.

9a10. Planning Case: 3334 and 3336 North Lindsay

Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1189.

9a11. Planning Case: 505 North Air Depot Boulevard

Rezoning from AA to FBD 1195.

9a12. Planning Case: 113A North Blackwelder

Rezoning from R2 to SPUD 1198.

9a13. Planning Case: 8815 Northwestern

Rezoning from FPD 692 to FPUD 1204.

9a14. Planning Case: 11600 North I-35 Service Road

Rezoning from AA and I-1 to SPUD 1207.

9a15. Planning Case: 8009 Melrose Lane

Rezoning from C3 to SPUD 1208.

9a16. Planning Case: 1123 North May Avenue

Rezoning from O2O2 to FPV 1209.

9b. Planning Case: 1170

Deferred at the beginning of the meeting.

9c1. Public Hearing: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District

Public hearing regarding the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District commercial frontage.

9c2. Resolution: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Adopting and confirming an assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for 2020-2021.

9d. Ordinance: Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Assessment Role

Adopting and setting the assessment role for the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District for 2020-2021.

9e. Public Hearing: Ordinance Change (Claims and Payroll Posting)

Public hearing for a potential ordinance change relating to claims and payroll posting.

9f. Ordinance: Amending Council Meeting Schedule

Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Section 2-30 regarding the regular meeting schedule of the Council.

9g. Ordinance: Amending Animal Welfare Fees

Ordinance to amend the general schedule of fees related to animal welfare.

9h. Ordinance: Amending Historic Preservation and Design District Fees

Ordinance to amend the general schedule of fees related to certificates of appropriateness and historic preservation/historic landmark districts.

9i1. Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing for several dilapidated structures.

9i2. Resolution: Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated.

9j1. Public Hearing: Dilapidated Structure (HP Landmark District)

Public hearing for a dilapidated structure at 833 Northwest 42nd in the HP landmark district.

9j2. Resolution: Declaring Structure Dilapidated (HP Landmark District)

Resolution declaring the structure at 833 Northwest 42nd as dilapidated.

9k1. Public Hearing: Unsecured Structures

Public hearing for several unsecured structures.

9k2. Resolution: Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring several structures as unsecured.

9l1. Public Hearing: Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing for several abandoned buildings.

9l2. Resolution: Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned.

9m1. Public Hearing: Economic Development Incentives (Costco)

Public hearing regarding joint resolution approving an allocation for economic development incentives with Costco Wholesale Corporation.

9m2. Joint Resolution: Economic Development Incentives (Costco)

Joint resolution approving an allocation of $3 million for economic development incentives with Costco Wholesale Corporation.

9n1. Public Hearing: 700 Westport Residential Project

Public hearing regarding joint resolution approving an allocation for the 700 Westport residential project.

9n2. Joint Resolution: 700 Westport Residential Project

Joint resolution approving an allocation not to exceed $2,155,000 from Increment District Number 2 for the 700 Westport residential project.

9o. Resolution: Allocation of Coronavirus Relief Funding

Resolution approving the broad allocation of Coronavirus Relief Funding (CARES Act) for city response, testing and tracing, and community support.

9p. Resolution: Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program Update

Resolution approving the May 2020 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan.

9q. Resolution: Water Utilities Trust Indebtedness (Refinancing)

Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust for refinancing.

9r. Resolution: Water Utilities Trust Indebtedness (Commercial Paper Notes)

Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust for commercial paper notes.

9s1. Resolution: Salary Continuation for Corporal Braden Layton

Resolution approving salary continuation for Corporal Braden Layton.

9t. Executive Session: Cooper v City of OKC

Motion to enter executive session for confidential communications concerning the case of Cooper v City of OKC.

9u. Executive Session: Hais and Addington v City of OKC

Motion to enter executive session for confidential communications concerning the case of Hais and Addington v City of OKC.

10a1. Claim Recommended for Approval

Approval of a claim.

11a. Ordinance: Moratorium on Large Freestanding Signs

Ordinance declaring a 180-day moratorium on new applications for PUDs and SPUDs allowing construction of freestanding signs with a display surface area over 200 square feet.

12. City Manager Report

Report on the Small Business Continuity Program and the Public Works budget for FY21.

13. Citizens to be Heard

No citizens signed up to speak.