Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed various administrative items, including the striking of several revocable permits and dilapidated/unsecured structure items due to current circumstances. Key decisions included the approval of several PUDs and SPUDs for various developments across the city. The council also discussed and approved resolutions related to the MAPS 4 use tax fund and the Cox Center booking policy.
Key Decisions & Votes
Journal of Council Proceedings
02:00The journal of council proceedings was approved unanimously.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items
08:10Items A through H for the OCMFA were approved with one motion.
Oklahoma City Public Properties Authority (OCPPA) Items
08:45Items A through C for the OCPPA were approved with one motion.
City Environmental Assistance Trust (CEAT) Items
09:15Items A and B for the CEAT were approved with one motion.
Consent Docket
27:00The consent docket, including items 7L, 7AA, and 7AH, was approved unanimously after discussion on specific items.
Concurrence Docket
27:40Items A through H on the concurrence docket were approved with one motion.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (13200 NE 50th St)
29:00An application for an ordinance on final hearing at 13200 NE 50th St was denied due to lack of communication from the applicant and existing property violations.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (9900 N Kelly)
31:40An ordinance for a PUD at 9900 N Kelly for commercial and office use was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (19000 Terra Place)
33:00An ordinance for a PUD at 19000 Terra Place was approved, noting a compromise reached with neighbors.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (7300 N Classen Blvd)
34:00An ordinance to amend a PUD at 7300 N Classen Blvd to reintroduce common mixed-use development uses was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (11100 S 36th St)
39:00An ordinance for an SPUD at 11100 S 36th St to add parking and upgrade the area was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (1129 NW 26th St)
41:00An ordinance for an SPUD at 1129 NW 26th St for a multi-family project was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (8411 S Walker Ave)
45:00An ordinance for an SPUD at 8411 S Walker Ave was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (9817 SW 29th St)
46:00An ordinance for an SPUD at 9817 SW 29th St to allow a salon with associated retail was approved.
Amendment to Master Design Statement (1145 & 1151 N Ellison)
48:00An amendment to the master design statement for a multi-family development at 1145 & 1151 N Ellison was approved.
Ordinance on Final Hearing (1145 & 1151 N Ellison)
48:40An ordinance for an SPUD at 1145 & 1151 N Ellison for a multi-family development was approved.
Special Permit for High Impact Institutional Use (7900 Mid-America Blvd)
49:20A special permit to operate a rehab hospital at 7900 Mid-America Blvd was approved.
Ordinance to Prohibit Feeding of Wildlife
54:00An ordinance to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in city parks, lake reservations, and the North Canadian River corridor recreation area was introduced for consideration.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
57:30A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
58:00A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
58:30A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Joint Resolution with OCPPA Approving Cox Center Booking Policy
59:00A joint resolution with the OCPPA approving the Cox Center booking policy was adopted, updating it for new management and market changes.
Resolution Approving Allocation to One Red Oak LLC (Harmony Project)
01:03:00A resolution approving an allocation of $200,000 to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony project was adopted.
Resolution Approving Allocation for Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 Renovation
01:03:40A resolution approving an allocation of $5,958,750 from TIF number 8 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project was adopted.
Resolution Relating to Administration of MAPS 4 Use Tax
01:04:00A resolution naming the use tax levied under ordinance 206345 as the MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund and directing administrative actions was adopted, outlining allocations for the MAPS office, police/fire fleet replacement, and other capital needs.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date for FY2020 Budget Amendment
01:10:00A resolution setting a public hearing date of March 31, 2020, for a proposed amendment to the FY2020 budget, including the general fund, hotel-motel tax fund, and establishing MAPS 4 funds, was approved.
Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Lt. David Brown
01:13:00A resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant David Brown was passed.
Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Lt. Sean P. Simon
01:13:30A resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon was passed.
Joint Resolution Authorizing Representation in Cormier V. Richie
01:14:00A joint resolution authorizing Collins Horn and Wagner to represent municipal employees in the case of Cormier V. Richie was passed.
Claim Recommended for Denial (Item U1)
01:16:00A claim recommended for denial (Item U1) was approved for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval (Items A-F)
01:16:30Claims A through F recommended for approval were passed.
Financial Matters
MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund Allocation
Resolution outlining the allocation of the MAPS 4 use tax fund, with approximately 24% for the MAPS office, 65% (capped at $112 million) for police and fire fleet replacement, and 11% (at least $18 million) for other capital needs and a capital reserve for MAPS projects.
Allocation to One Red Oak LLC (Harmony Project)
Approval of a $200,000 allocation to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony project.
Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 Renovation Project
Approval of a $5,958,750 allocation from TIF number 8 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project.
FY2020 Budget Amendment
Proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget to incorporate MAPS 4 sales and use tax collections, adding two new funds and amending two existing funds, resulting in a $16.4 million increase in the budget.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One expressed concerns about the Freedom Center project and alleged civil rights violations, while the other commented on infrastructure needs, particularly sidewalks, and the scooter issue in the city.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Executive session for 9O (request to enter into executive session)
- City Council priority presentation on promoting safe, secure, and thriving neighborhoods
Deadlines
- Public hearing for ordinance relating to motor vehicles and traffic in Municipal Court: next meeting
- Public hearing for ordinance to prohibit feeding of wildlife: March 31st
- Final hearing for ordinance to prohibit feeding of wildlife: April 14th
- Public hearing for proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget: March 31st
Watch For
- Further updates on the economic impact of COVID-19 on sales tax revenues
- Discussion on the impact of the ordinance to prohibit feeding of wildlife on migratory patterns
- Potential for a presentation from Russell Evans on economic perspective in mid-May/June
- Response to concerns and requests from Freedom Oklahoma and ACLU regarding COVID-19 response
Announcements
- Invocation led by Sergeant Heather Brady, interim chaplain at the Oklahoma City Police Department.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman James Cooper.
- Councilwoman Nice mentioned the Brownfield cleanup revolving loan grant for the Filling Station and the enhancement grant for sidewalks at Shidler Elementary School.
- Councilman Cooper thanked Congresswoman Kendra Horn, Senator Lankford's staff, and discussed his attendance at the National League of Cities.
- Councilman Cooper highlighted the importance of social distancing and thanked neighborhood associations for canceling meetings.
- Councilman Cooper expressed concern for service industry workers and encouraged support for local businesses through gift cards and online shopping.
- Councilwoman Greenwell thanked EMBARK staff for increasing cleaning on buses and Municipal Courts for postponing dockets.
- Councilwoman Greenwell read a letter from Freedom Oklahoma and the ACLU outlining requests for the city's COVID-19 response.
- Councilwoman Nice thanked the Airport and Zoo for proactive measures during COVID-19.
- Councilwoman Nice highlighted food insecurity resources, including Restore OKC market and Skyline Ministry food distribution.
- Councilwoman Nice mentioned Homeland's early shopping hours for at-risk individuals.
- Councilwoman Nice expressed concerns about medical marijuana dispensaries and zoning requests.
- Councilwoman Nice encouraged participation in the 2020 Census.
- Councilwoman Nice recognized the R. Spencer 7th grade class for winning the Thunder's Bat Lab and $5,000 in technology.
- Councilwoman Nice celebrated Women's History Month and recognized African-American mayors in Oklahoma.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Item 3
Presentation of schedule from Roy Williams on economic development activities with chamber.
Journal of Council Proceedings - Item 4
Approval of the journal of council proceedings.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances - Item 5
Discussion of items to be stricken or rescheduled.
Revocable Permits - Items 6A-D
Revocable permits for various events.
Dilapidated Structures - Item 9G1 (322 SE 43rd St)
Dilapidated structure at 322 SE 43rd St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (812 N Allen St)
Unsecured structure at 812 N Allen St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (528 Briarwood Dr)
Unsecured structure at 528 Briarwood Dr.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (1608 Lynwood Blvd)
Unsecured structure at 1608 Lynwood Blvd.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (3411 SW 29th St)
Unsecured structure at 3411 SW 29th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (2848 SW 39th St)
Unsecured structure at 2848 SW 39th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (3129 SW 45th St)
Unsecured structure at 3129 SW 45th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (2500 SE 51st St)
Unsecured structure at 2500 SE 51st St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (2912 SE 56th St)
Unsecured structure at 2912 SE 56th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (508 SE 70th St)
Unsecured structure at 508 SE 70th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (912 SE 70th St)
Unsecured structure at 912 SE 70th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (400 NW 84th St)
Unsecured structure at 400 NW 84th St.
Unsecured Structures - Item 9H1 (405 NW 90th St)
Unsecured structure at 405 NW 90th St.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (5128 Briarwood Dr)
Abandoned building at 5128 Briarwood Dr.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (1608 Lynwood Blvd)
Abandoned building at 1608 Lynwood Blvd.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (3411 SW 29th St)
Abandoned building at 3411 SW 29th St.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (2848 SW 39th St)
Abandoned building at 2848 SW 39th St.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (912 SE 70th St)
Abandoned building at 912 SE 70th St.
Abandoned Buildings - Item 9I1 (400 NW 84th St)
Abandoned building at 400 NW 84th St.
Executive Session - Item 9O
Request to enter into an executive session.
Requests for Travel - Items 11B & 11C
Requests for travel.
City Manager Reports - Item 12A
City Council priority presentation on promoting safe and secure and thriving neighborhoods.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) - Items A-H
Various items for the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Properties Authority (OCPPA) - Items A-C
Various items for the OCPPA.
City Environmental Assistance Trust (CEAT) - Items A-B
Various items for the CEAT.
Consent Docket - Item 7L
Brownfield cleanup revolving loan grant for the Filling Station.
Consent Docket - Item 7AA
Agreement with the Department of Transportation for sidewalks at Shidler Elementary School.
Consent Docket - Item 7AH
Amendment to the program implementation plan for the Better Streets Safer City program, adding residential and arterial street projects.
Concurrence Docket - Items 8A-H
Various items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9B (13200 NE 50th St)
Ordinance on final hearing for a PUD at 13200 NE 50th St.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A1 (9900 N Kelly)
Ordinance on final hearing for a PUD at 9900 N Kelly.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A2 (19000 Terra Place)
Ordinance on final hearing for a PUD at 19000 Terra Place.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A3 (7300 N Classen Blvd)
Ordinance on final hearing for a PUD amendment at 7300 N Classen Blvd.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A4 (11100 S 36th St)
Ordinance on final hearing for an SPUD at 11100 S 36th St.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A5 (1129 NW 26th St)
Ordinance on final hearing for an SPUD at 1129 NW 26th St.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A6 (8411 S Walker Ave)
Ordinance on final hearing for an SPUD at 8411 S Walker Ave.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9A7 (9817 SW 29th St)
Ordinance on final hearing for an SPUD at 9817 SW 29th St.
Amendment to Master Design Statement - Item 9C1 (1145 & 1151 N Ellison)
Amendment to the master design statement related to a multi-family development.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9C2 (1145 & 1151 N Ellison)
Ordinance on final hearing for an SPUD at 1145 & 1151 N Ellison.
Ordinance on Final Hearing - Item 9D (7900 Mid-America Blvd)
Special permit to operate a high impact institutional use (rehab hospital).
Public Hearing - Item 9E
Public hearing regarding the ordinance relating to motor vehicles and traffic in Municipal Court.
Ordinance Introduction - Item 9F
Introduction of an ordinance to prohibit the feeding of wildlife in city parks and other areas.
Public Hearing - Item 9G1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Resolution - Item 9G2
Resolution declaring structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing - Item 9H1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Resolution - Item 9H2
Resolution declaring structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing - Item 9I1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Resolution - Item 9I2
Resolution declaring buildings as abandoned.
Joint Resolution - Item 9J
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority approving the Cox Center booking policy.
Public Hearing - Item 9K1
Public hearing regarding a resolution approving an allocation to One Red Oak LLC (Harmony Project).
Resolution - Item 9K2
Resolution approving an allocation of $200,000 to One Red Oak LLC.
Public Hearing - Item 9L1
Public hearing regarding a resolution approving an allocation for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project.
Resolution - Item 9L2
Resolution approving an allocation of $5,958,750 for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Phase 2 renovation project.
Resolution - Item 9M
Resolution relating to the administration of the use tax levied under ordinance number 206345, naming it the MAPS 4 Use Tax Fund.
Resolution - Item 9N
Resolution setting a public hearing date of March 31, 2020, for a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2020 budget.
Resolution - Item 9O1
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Brown.
Resolution - Item 9P1
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant Sean P. Simon.
Joint Resolution - Item 9Q1
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing representation in the case of Cormier V. Richie.
Resolution - Item 9R1
Resolution authorizing a municipal counselor to confess judgment in the case of Brewer V. City of OKC.
Executive Session - Item 9R2
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss 9R1.
Executive Session - Item 9S
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the tort claim of Ricky Carter.
Item 9T
Unspecified item.
Claim Recommended for Denial - Item 10U1
Claim recommended for denial.
Claims Recommended for Approval - Items 10A1 (A-F)
Various claims recommended for approval.
Public Hearing - Item 11A
Public hearing regarding an ordinance related to zoning and planning code, specifically telecommunication towers.
Items from Council - Items 11B & 11C
Requests for travel.
City Manager Reports - Item 12
Report on claims of pay rolling and March sales and use tax collections, with an update on the expected impact of COVID-19.
Citizens to Be Heard - Item 13
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.