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March 3, 2020 City Council Meeting

March 3, 2020 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

06:00

The 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.

Approved

Elizabeth Farrago Employee of the Month Recognition

09:40

The 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.

Approved

Land Ronde 2020 Permit

16:00

A revocable permit was granted for the University of Oklahoma Cycling Club to hold the Land Ronde 2020 race at Draper Lake.

Approved

Run Lucky 5k Permit

18:00

A revocable permit was granted for Inasmuch Oklahoma to hold the Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run.

Approved

Open Streets Permit

19:40

A revocable permit was granted for the Oklahoma City County Health Department to hold Open Streets on April 5th on 23rd Street.

Approved

Thunder Run Permit

21:40

A revocable permit was granted for Professional Basketball Club LLC to hold the Thunder Run on March 7th.

Approved

Mechanical Code Ordinance Adoption

39:00

The International Mechanical Code ordinance was adopted on final hearing, including an emergency clause.

Adopted

Plumbing Code Ordinance Adoption

40:40

The International Plumbing Code ordinance was adopted on final hearing, including an emergency clause.

Adopted

International Fuel Gas Code Resolution

41:40

A resolution was approved declaring the need for the adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code.

Approved

Bloomfield Place No Parking Ordinance

42:40

An ordinance was approved establishing a no parking anytime restriction on the east side of Bloomfield Place between NW 189th and NW 192nd Street.

Approved

Street Improvement Assessment District 1626 Ordinance Adoption

43:40

The ordinance adopting and ratifying the assessment roll for Street Improvement Assessment District 1626 in Thornberry Place Addition was adopted on final hearing.

Adopted

Streetcar Parking Restriction Ordinance Introduction

50:00

An ordinance was introduced to amend traffic and municipal court codes, increasing fines and clarifying towing rules for illegal parking along the streetcar route.

Introduced

Dilapidated Structures Resolution

55:00

A resolution was adopted declaring several listed structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.

Adopted

Unsecured Structures Resolution

58:00

A resolution was adopted declaring several listed structures as unsecured following a public hearing.

Adopted

Abandoned Buildings Resolution

01:01:00

A resolution was adopted declaring several listed buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.

Adopted

Harmony School Project Allocation Resolution Introduction

01:17:00

A resolution was introduced to approve an allocation of up to $200,000 in TIF funds for the Harmony School affordable senior housing project.

Introduced

Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Renovation Allocation Resolution Introduction

01:36:00

A resolution was introduced to approve an allocation of $5.9 million for the Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge and other improvements.

Introduced

Lieutenant David Tucker Salary Continuation

01:38:00

A resolution was approved for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Tucker during his rehabilitation.

Approved

Claims Recommended for Denial

01:39:00

Four claims (a-d) were denied based on state law regarding filing deadlines and governmental immunity.

Denied

Claims Recommended for Approval

01:39:00

Claims 10a1 were approved.

Approved

Jason Glidewell Municipal Judge Appointment

01:40:00

A resolution was adopted appointing Jason Glidewell as municipal judge, effective May 26th.

Adopted

Small Cell Towers Zoning Ordinance Introduction

01:42:00

An ordinance was introduced to amend the zoning and planning code, specifically relating to the review process for large wireless facilities (small cell towers).

Introduced

Upcoming Community Events

March 7th

Land Ronde 2020

Road race and time trial at Draper Lake.

March 7th

Run Lucky 5k and Mission Mile Fun Run

March 7th

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.

April 5th

Open Streets

Uptown on 23rd Street between Robinson and Western.

This Saturday

Museum for You

Science Museum, free for northeast Oklahoma City residents.

May 2nd

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.

up to $200,000

Myriad Gardens Crystal Bridge Renovation

City allocation for the renovation of the Crystal Bridge Conservatory and North Lobby.

$5.9 million

Public Comments

6 citizens spoke

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.

Groundwater flooding 5G technology (health, property value, weather interference) City permits and ordinance enforcement Freedom Center

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.

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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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Appointments (Office of the Mayor)

Consideration of appointments from the Office of the Mayor.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings

Consideration of two items related to the Journal of Council Proceedings.

Approved

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items were requested for deferral or to be stricken from the agenda.

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Item 9a7

Request for uncontested continuance.

Deferred

Item 9b

Request for uncontested continuance.

Deferred

Item 6b

Request for uncontested continuance.

Stricken

Item 7u

Request for uncontested continuance.

Stricken

Item 9a6

Request for uncontested continuance.

Deferred to June 9th

Item 9j1 (dilapidated structures)

Several items under dilapidated structures were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.

Stricken

Item 9k1 (unsecured structures)

Several items under unsecured structures were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.

Stricken

Item 9l1 (abandoned buildings)

Several items under abandoned buildings were stricken due to owner action or re-notification.

Stricken

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Approved

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) items a through e

Consideration of items under the OCMFA agenda.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items a and b

Consideration of items under the OCPPA agenda.

Approved

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items a through c

Consideration of items under the OCEAT agenda.

Approved

Consent Docket

Approval of all items on the consent docket, excluding those previously stricken.

Approved

Concurrence Docket items a through i

Consideration of items on the concurrence docket.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a1: 3716 South Mabel Avenue

Rezoning from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to I1 (Light Industrial).

Approved

Zoning Case 9a2: 827 North Cemetery Road

Rezoning from C3 (Community Commercial) to I1 (Light Industrial).

Approved

Zoning Case 9a3: 5000 North Post Road

Rezoning from AA (Agricultural) to RA2 (Rural Agricultural).

Approved

Zoning Case 9a4: 600 West John Kilpatrick Turnpike

Rezoning from PUD 382 to PUD 41745 for a mixed-use development.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a5: 7900 Northwest 89th Street

Rezoning from PUD 262 to PUD 1747 to add commercial uses to an existing PUD.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a8: 1308 North Pennsylvania

Rezoning from SPUD 65 to SPUD 1173 to permit commercial development, specifically for medical marijuana growing.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a9: 1801 Northwest 39th

Rezoning from R1 (Single-Family Residential) to SPUD 1177 to allow for three individual single-family homes.

Approved

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.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a11: 12200 North Piedmont Road

Rezoning from AA (Agricultural) to SPUD 1182 for a personal storage facility.

Approved

Zoning Case 9a12: 3312 Northwest 135th Street

Rezoning from PUD 249 to SPUD 1185.

Approved

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.

Approved

Ordinance 9c: Special Permit for Helipad

Ordinance on final hearing for a special permit to operate a transportation facility helipad at 5505 South Portland.

Approved

Ordinance 9d1: Mechanical Code

Ordinance on final hearing relating to the mechanical code, adopting the International Mechanical Code.

Adopted

Ordinance 9d1 (Emergency)

Emergency clause for the mechanical code ordinance.

Approved

Resolution 9d2: International Mechanical Code

Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Mechanical Code.

Approved

Ordinance 9e1: Plumbing Code

Ordinance on final hearing relating to the plumbing code, adopting the International Plumbing Code.

Adopted

Ordinance 9e1 (Emergency)

Emergency clause for the plumbing code ordinance.

Approved

Resolution 9e2: International Plumbing Code

Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Plumbing Code.

Approved

Resolution 9f: International Fuel Gas Code

Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code.

Approved

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.

Approved

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.

Adopted

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.

Introduced

Public Hearing 9j1: Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.

Information Only

Resolution 9j2: Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution declaring that the listed structures are dilapidated.

Adopted

Public Hearing 9k1: Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.

Information Only

Resolution 9k2: Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution declaring that the listed structures are unsecured.

Adopted

Public Hearing 9l1: Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.

Information Only

Resolution 9l2: Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution declaring that the listed buildings are abandoned.

Adopted

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.

Introduced

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.

Introduced

Resolution 9o1: Lieutenant David Tucker Salary Continuation

Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Lieutenant David Tucker while he continues to require rehabilitation.

Approved

Executive Session 9p: Knutson v. City of OKC

Executive session to receive communications regarding Knutson v. City of OKC.

Motion to go into executive session Approved

Executive Session 9q: Wandick v. City of OKC

Executive session to receive communications regarding Wandick v. City of OKC.

Motion to go into executive session Approved

Claims 9r1: Recommended for Denial

Consideration of claims a through d recommended for denial.

Denied

Claims 10a1: Recommended for Approval

Consideration of claims recommended for approval.

Approved

Resolution 11a: Appointing Jason Glidewell as Municipal Judge

Resolution appointing Jason Glidewell as municipal judge, effective May 26th.

Adopted

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.

Introduced

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.

Information Only

City Manager Reports 12b: Convention of Visitors Second Quarter Report

Presentation of the Convention of Visitors Bureau's second quarter report.

Information Only

Citizen to be Heard 13a: Rick Carter

Citizen comment regarding groundwater flooding at 5033 Northwest 24th Place.

Information Only

Citizen to be Heard: Elizabeth Wilson

Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology.

Information Only

Citizen to be Heard: Sandra Trawick

Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology and the new small cell tower ordinance.

Information Only

Citizen to be Heard: Carmen Lindner

Citizen comment regarding concerns about 5G technology's impact on residential real estate values.

Information Only

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.

Information Only

Citizen to be Heard: Michael Washington

Citizen comment regarding the Freedom Center and 5G technology.

Information Only