April 28, 2020 City Council Meeting

The City Council proclaimed May 2020 as Police Appreciation Month in Oklahoma City, recognizing the valuable contributions and dedication of police officers.

Reappointments to the Citizen Advisory Board and the Redevelopment Authority were approved unanimously.

An amendment to the CDBG agreement was approved, allocating over $400,000 to create a micro-enterprise grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

A request to change zoning from R-1 to R-3 for a triplex area was approved unanimously.

A request to change zoning from R-2 to R-3 for another triplex was approved unanimously.

A request to change zoning from AA to PUD for a small development was approved unanimously.

An existing R-1 PUD was updated to a new PUD, adjusting some requirements, and was approved unanimously.

A PUD request was approved with an amendment to limit non-accessory signs to one, following concerns about billboard saturation.

A request for a mixed-use development with general office use was approved unanimously.

A request to change zoning from R-1 to FPD for two single-family homes with detached in-law units was approved unanimously, despite a protest from ONG.

A request to change zoning from C-1 to SPD to allow for retail services, including a medical marijuana dispensary, was approved unanimously.

A request to allow retail sales in Suites B and C of an O-2 zoned property was approved unanimously.

A mixed-use SPD with a C-3 base was approved unanimously, with clarification on emergency-use-only access to a residential neighborhood.

A request to change zoning from C-3 to SBB for a tract establishment to be residential was approved unanimously.

An ordinance for the final hearing to close a right-of-way east of South Walker, allowing a church to connect two parcels, was approved.

A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted, with one property (2121 North Lottie) deferred for further discussion with the owner.

A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted.

A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted.

A resolution extending salary continuation benefits for injured city employees in the workers' compensation program, impacted by the Governor's executive order related to COVID-19, was approved.

A resolution authorizing legal representation for Sherry Cashman and Katie Gott in a case was approved.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing legal representation for several municipal employees and police officers was approved.

Two claims recommended for denial were denied, with Councilman Stone offering to personally assist one claimant.

One claim recommended for approval was approved.

An ordinance relating to the zoning and planning code for small cell towers, deferred from a previous meeting, was approved.

Micro-enterprise Grant Program

Additional program income allocated to assist small businesses (5 employees or less) adversely impacted by COVID-19.

Sales Tax Report (April)

Sales tax was down 2%, use tax was up 19%. Combined sales and use tax are on target for the year, but significant impacts from COVID-19 are expected in May and June.

Third Quarter Interim Financial Report

Revenues were slightly below target, but expenditures were also lower due to salary savings and a hiring freeze. Expecting changes due to COVID-19 by year-end.

Hotel Tax Collections

Reported through March 31st, reflecting activity through February. Currently flat and on target, but significant changes are anticipated in the coming months due to COVID-19.

Office of the Mayor - Police Appreciation Month Proclamation

Proclamation of May 2020 as Police Appreciation Month.

Office of the Mayor - Appointments to Citizen Advisory Boards

Reappointments to the Citizen Advisory Board and the Redevelopment Authority.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of previous council meeting minutes.

Uncontested Continuances

Requests for deferral of several items.

Revocable Permits

No revocable permits were presented.

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

Recanting items A through E.

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

Recanting items A and B.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Item A

Recanting item A.

Consent Docket Item D

First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant agreement.

Consent Docket Item AM

Various projects including bridge maintenance, street resurfacing, paving program consultant, and pedestrian enhancements.

Consent Docket Item AV

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust to submit grant applications for CARES Act funding.

Consent Docket (Remaining Items)

Approval of all remaining items on the consent docket.

Concurrent Docket Items A-F

Approval of all items on the concurrent docket.

Item 8A1

Deferred item.

Item 8A2

Deferred item.

Item 8A3: 5012 South Byers Avenue

Zoning change from R-1 to R-3.

Item 8A4: 137 Southeast 23rd Street

Zoning change from R-2 to R-3.

Item 8A5: 3900 South Ann Arbor Road

Zoning change from AA to PUD.

Item 8A6

Deferred item.

Item 8A7: 11100 Memorial Road

Zoning change from PUD 1464 to PUD 1756.

Item 8A8: 10500 Broadway Extension

Zoning change from PUD 655 to SPD 1127.

Item 8A9: 1118 & 1130 Northwest 16th Street

Zoning change from R-3 and O-1 to SPD 1174.

Item 8A10: 1110 Northwest 79th Street

Zoning change from R-1 to FPD 1178.

Item 8A11

Deferred item.

Item 8A12

Deferred item.

Item 8A13: 3401 Northwestern Avenue

Zoning change from C-1 to SPD 1200.

Item 8A14: 11330 North May Suites B and C

Zoning change from O-2 to SBB 1201.

Item 8A15: 9100 Northwest Expressway

Zoning change from R-1 and PUD 1122 to SPP 11202.

Item 8A16: 3224 Dorothy Street

Zoning change from C-3 to SBB 1203.

Item 8B1

Ordinance on final hearing closing a right-of-way east of South Walker.

Item 8B2

Resolution establishing a date for enactment of said ordinance.

Item 8C1

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Item 8D1

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

Item 8E1

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.

Item 8F

Resolution extending salary continuation benefits for injured city employees.

Item 8G1

Resolution authorizing legal representation for Sherry Cashman and Katie Gott.

Item 8H1

Joint resolution with OCMFA authorizing legal representation for municipal employees and police officers.

Item 8I1

Claims recommended for denial.

Item 9A1

Claim recommended for approval.

Item 10A

Ordinance on final hearing relating to the zoning and planning code (small cell towers).

Item 11

City Manager Report on Small Business Continuity Program, Sales Tax, Interim Financial Report, and Hotel Tax.

Item 12

Items to be heard.