Meeting Summary
The City Council approved numerous revocable permits for community events and several zoning changes. Key actions included the adoption of mechanical and plumbing codes, the introduction of new ordinances for streetcar parking restrictions and small cell towers, and resolutions for the Harmony School affordable senior housing project and Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge renovation. The meeting also featured presentations on city department priorities and public comments on 5G technology concerns.
Key Decisions & Votes
Kyla Johnson Teacher of the Month Recognition
06:00The City Council recognized Kyla Johnson as March 2020 Teacher of the Month for her 18 years in early childhood education, including starting pre-K programs in Mustang.
Elizabeth Farrago Employee of the Month Recognition
09:40The City Council recognized Elizabeth Farrago as March 2020 Employee of the Month for her 9 years as Senior Court Clerk, noting her dedication and compassion.
Land Ronde 2020 Permit
16:00A revocable permit was granted for the University of Oklahoma Cycling Club to hold the Land Ronde 2020 race at Draper Lake.
Run Lucky 5k Permit
18:00A revocable permit was granted for Inasmuch Oklahoma to hold the Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run.
Open Streets Permit
19:40A revocable permit was granted for the Oklahoma City County Health Department to hold Open Streets on April 5th on 23rd Street.
Thunder Run Permit
21:40A revocable permit was granted for Professional Basketball Club LLC to hold the Thunder Run on March 7th.
Mechanical Code Ordinance Adoption
39:00The International Mechanical Code ordinance was adopted on final hearing, including an emergency clause.
Plumbing Code Ordinance Adoption
40:40The International Plumbing Code ordinance was adopted on final hearing, including an emergency clause.
International Fuel Gas Code Resolution
41:40A resolution was approved declaring the need for the adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code.
Bloomfield Place No Parking Ordinance
42:40An ordinance was approved establishing a no parking anytime restriction on the east side of Bloomfield Place between NW 189th and NW 192nd Street.
Street Improvement Assessment District 1626 Ordinance Adoption
43:40The ordinance adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for Street Improvement Assessment District 1626 in Thornberry Place Addition was adopted on final hearing.
Streetcar Parking Restriction Ordinance Introduction
50:00An ordinance was introduced to amend traffic and municipal court codes, increasing fines and clarifying towing rules for illegal parking along the streetcar route.
Dilapidated Structures Resolution
55:00A resolution was adopted declaring several listed structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures Resolution
58:00A resolution was adopted declaring several listed structures as unsecured following a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings Resolution
01:01:00A resolution was adopted declaring several listed buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.
Harmony School Project Allocation Resolution Introduction
01:17:00A resolution was introduced to approve an allocation of up to $200,000 in TIF funds for the Harmony School affordable senior housing project.
Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Renovation Allocation Resolution Introduction
01:36:00A resolution was introduced to approve an allocation of $5.9 million for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge and other improvements.
Lieutenant David Tucker Salary Continuation
01:38:00A resolution was approved for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Tucker during his rehabilitation.
Claims Recommended for Denial
01:39:00Four claims (a-d) were denied based on state law regarding filing deadlines and governmental immunity.
Claims Recommended for Approval
01:39:00Claims 10a1 were approved.
Jason Glidewell Municipal Judge Appointment
01:40:00A resolution was adopted appointing Jason Glidewell as municipal judge, effective May 26th.
Small Cell Towers Zoning Ordinance Introduction
01:42:00An ordinance was introduced to amend the zoning and planning code, specifically relating to the review process for large wireless facilities (small cell towers).
Upcoming Community Events
Land Ronde 2020
Road race and time trial at Draper Lake.
Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run
Thunder Run
Rumble Family Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM, Thunder Run 5k starts at 9:30 AM. Street closures from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Open Streets
Uptown on 23rd Street between Robinson and Western.
Museum for You
Science Museum, free for northeast Oklahoma City residents.
Sound the Alarm campaign
Smoke alarm installation in Capitol Hill and Capitol View neighborhoods in collaboration with the Red Cross.
Financial Matters
Harmony School Project
TIF allocation for the renovation and repurposing of Harmony School into 40 units of affordable senior family housing.
Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Renovation
City allocation for the renovation of the Crystal Bridge Conservatory and North Lobby.
Public Comments
Public comments included a resident's request for city assistance with groundwater flooding, multiple residents expressing concerns about the health effects, property value impact, and weather forecasting interference of 5G technology, and a comment commending city staff for enforcing permits for a proposed grocery store. Another citizen spoke on the Freedom Center and 5G.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rick Carter's groundwater flooding issue will be discussed in an executive session at the next council meeting.
Deadlines
- Oklahoma City Housing Authority project (MLK area) RFQ/RFP/interest responses due this Friday.
Watch For
- Planning and Development Services presentation on City Council priorities at the next meeting.
- Determination of OPHA funds for the Harmony School project in June or July.
- Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge renovation project completion by March 25, 2022.
- Public hearing on March 17th and final hearing on March 31st for the streetcar parking restriction ordinance.
- Public hearing on March 17th and final hearing on April 14th for the small cell towers zoning ordinance.
- Discussion on creating an African-American Historic Commission for the city.
- Discussion on designating March 23rd as Dr. JH Tucker Day in Oklahoma City.
- Discussion on regulations for marijuana growing sites.
- Discussion on a notification process for property damage during police searches.
Announcements
- Kyla Johnson and Elizabeth Farrago were recognized as Teacher and Employee of the Month, respectively.
- Women's History Month is being celebrated, highlighting 'Valiant Women of the Vote' and pioneering Oklahoma women.
- Job opportunities for teens are available at Shiloh Camp, Boathouse District (over 100 jobs), and the OKC Zoo (40-60 part-time jobs).
- Free public transit is offered today for Election Day.
- The Homelessness Task Force has held several productive meetings.
- Council members shared updates on community engagements, including the Firemen's Award Banquet and the Ralph Ellison Foundation Gala.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Pastor Laurie Waukee and Pledge of Allegiance led by Lilian Easter of Cub Scouts Pack 1500.
Resolution recognizing Kyla Johnson as Teacher of the Month
Recognition of Kyla Johnson, pre-kindergarten teacher at Prairie View Elementary, as March 2020 Teacher of the Month by Mustang Public Schools and Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Resolution recognizing Elizabeth Farrago as Employee of the Month
Recognition of Elizabeth Farrago, Senior Court Clerk for the Municipal Court Department, as March 2020 Employee of the Month by the City and Kiwanis Club.
Appointments (Office of the Mayor)
Consideration of appointments from the Office of the Mayor.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Consideration of two items related to the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Several items were requested for deferral or to be stricken from the agenda.
Item 9a7
Request for uncontested continuance.
Item 9b
Request for uncontested continuance.
Item 6b
Request for uncontested continuance.
Item 7u
Request for uncontested continuance.
Item 9a6
Request for uncontested continuance.
Item 9j1 (dilapidated structures)
Several items under dilapidated structures were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.
Item 9k1 (unsecured structures)
Several items under unsecured structures were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.
Item 9l1 (abandoned buildings)
Several items under abandoned buildings were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.
Revocable Permit 6a: Land Ronde 2020
Joint revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the University of Oklahoma Cycling Club to hold the Land Ronde 2020.
Revocable Permit 6c: Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Inasmuch Oklahoma to hold the Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run.
Revocable Permit 6d: Open Streets
Revocable right-of-way use permit with the Oklahoma City County Health Department to hold Open Streets on April 5th.
Revocable Permit 6e: Thunder Run
Revocable right-of-way use permit with the Professional Basketball Club LLC to hold the Thunder Run on March 7th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items a through e
Consideration of items under the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items a and b
Consideration of items under the OCPPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items a through c
Consideration of items under the OCEAT agenda.
Consent Docket
Approval of all items on the consent docket, excluding those previously stricken.
Concurrence Docket items a through i
Consideration of items on the concurrence docket.
Zoning Case 9a1: 3716 South Mabel Avenue
Rezoning from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to I1 (Light Industrial).
Zoning Case 9a2: 827 North Cemetery Road
Rezoning from C3 (Community Commercial) to I1 (Light Industrial).
Zoning Case 9a3: 5000 North Post Road
Rezoning from AA (Agricultural) to RA2 (Rural Agricultural).
Zoning Case 9a4: 600 West John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Rezoning from PUD 382 to PUD 41745 for a mixed-use development.
Zoning Case 9a5: 7900 Northwest 89th Street
Rezoning from PUD 262 to PUD 1747 to add commercial uses to an existing PUD.
Zoning Case 9a8: 1308 North Pennsylvania
Rezoning from SPUD 65 to SPUD 1173 to permit commercial development, specifically for medical marijuana growing.
Zoning Case 9a9: 1801 Northwest 39th
Rezoning from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to SPUD 1177 to allow for three individual single-family homes.
Zoning Case 9a10: 505 Oakdale Drive
Rezoning from SPUD 709 to SPUD 1181 to change use from growing field crops and tilapia to marijuana cultivation.
Zoning Case 9a11: 12200 North Piedmont Road
Rezoning from AA (Agricultural) to SPUD 1182 for a personal storage facility.
Zoning Case 9a12: 3312 Northwest 135th Street
Rezoning from PUD 249 to SPUD 1185.
Zoning Case 9a13: 4101 and 4107 South Shields Boulevard
Rezoning from R2 (Two-Family Residential) to SPUD 1186 to bring more affordable housing into the area.
Ordinance 9c: Special Permit for Helipad
Ordinance on final hearing for a special permit to operate a transportation facility helipad at 5505 South Portland.
Ordinance 9d1: Mechanical Code
Ordinance on final hearing relating to the mechanical code, adopting the International Mechanical Code.
Ordinance 9d1 (Emergency)
Emergency clause for the mechanical code ordinance.
Resolution 9d2: International Mechanical Code
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Mechanical Code.
Ordinance 9e1: Plumbing Code
Ordinance on final hearing relating to the plumbing code, adopting the International Plumbing Code.
Ordinance 9e1 (Emergency)
Emergency clause for the plumbing code ordinance.
Resolution 9e2: International Plumbing Code
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code.
Resolution 9f: International Fuel Gas Code
Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code.
Ordinance 9g: No Parking Restriction on Bloomfield Place
Ordinance on final hearing establishing a no parking any time restriction on the east side of Bloomfield Place between Northwest 189th Street and Northwest 192nd Street.
Ordinance 9h: Street Improvement Assessment District 1626
Ordinance on final hearing adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for Street Improvement Assessment District number 1626 in Thornberry Place Addition.
Ordinance 9i: Streetcar Parking Restrictions
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing on March 17th and final hearing on March 31st, relating to Motor Vehicles traffic and Municipal Court, specifically parking restrictions along the streetcar line.
Public Hearing 9j1: Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.
Resolution 9j2: Declaring Structures Dilapidated
Resolution declaring that the listed structures are dilapidated.
Public Hearing 9k1: Unsecured Structures
Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.
Resolution 9k2: Declaring Structures Unsecured
Resolution declaring that the listed structures are unsecured.
Public Hearing 9l1: Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.
Resolution 9l2: Declaring Buildings Abandoned
Resolution declaring that the listed buildings are abandoned.
Resolution 9m: Harmony School Project Allocation
Resolution to be introduced and set for public hearing and final consideration on March 17th, approving an allocation of up to $200,000 to One Red Oak LLC for the Harmony School project.
Resolution 9n: Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Renovation Allocation
Resolution to be introduced and set for public hearing and final consideration on March 17th, approving an allocation of $5.9 million for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge and other improvements.
Resolution 9o1: Lieutenant David Tucker Salary Continuation
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Tucker while he continues to require rehabilitation.
Executive Session 9p: Knutson v. City of OKC
Executive session to receive communications regarding Knutson v. City of OKC.
Executive Session 9q: Wandick v. City of OKC
Executive session to receive communications regarding Wandick v. City of OKC.
Claims 9r1: Recommended for Denial
Consideration of claims a through d recommended for denial.
Claims 10a1: Recommended for Approval
Consideration of claims recommended for approval.
Resolution 11a: Appointing Jason Glidewell as Municipal Judge
Resolution appointing Jason Glidewell as municipal judge, effective May 26th.
Ordinance 11b: Small Cell Towers Zoning and Planning Code
Ordinance to be introduced, set for public hearing March 17th and final hearing on April 14th, relating to the zoning and planning code, specifically concerning small cell towers.
City Manager Reports 12a: City Council Priorities Presentation
Presentation by Police and Fire Departments on City Council priorities regarding promoting safe, secure, and thriving neighborhoods.
City Manager Reports 12b: Convention of Visitors Second Quarter Report
Presentation of the Convention of Visitors Bureau's second quarter report.
Citizen to be Heard 13a: Rick Carter
Citizen comment regarding groundwater flooding at 5033 Northwest 24th Place.
Citizen to be Heard: Elizabeth Wilson
Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology.
Citizen to be Heard: Sandra Trawick
Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology and the new small cell tower ordinance.
Citizen to be Heard: Carmen Lindner
Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology's impact on residential real estate values.
Citizen to be Heard: John Pettis
Citizen comment commending city staff and council for enforcing permits on a proposed grocery store in northeast Oklahoma City.
Citizen to be Heard: Michael Washington
Citizen comment regarding the Freedom Center and 5G technology.