February 4, 2020 City Council Meeting

Battalion Chief Chris Black was recognized for 27 years of service, managing daily staffing and duties, responding to emergencies, and ensuring training activities within his district. He was also commended for stepping into the role of shift commander during an absence.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was granted to Stockyards City Main Street to hold the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 AM.

The preliminary report for the 4th Street canopy project, designed to enhance the area between the Omni Hotel and the Convention Center, was approved to proceed to the next design stage. The project aims to create a unique shaded pedestrian experience.

A rezoning request from R-1 to AA (agriculture) for a 10.8-acre property was approved, allowing for agricultural uses including a medical marijuana grow house and livestock. The decision faced significant public opposition due to concerns about property values, safety, and environmental impact.

A rezoning request from R-1 to R-2 was approved to allow for the construction of a duplex on a property owned by the applicant's family since the 1980s.

A request to modify zoning from SPUD 726 to C-3 (community commercial district) was approved for a property on Southwest 59th and Western, an area already highly commercialized.

A rezoning request from AA to R-1 was approved for a property on Northwest 122nd Street.

A rezoning request from R-1 to PUD 1739 was approved, allowing for multi-family development.

A rezoning request from I-2 and C-3 to PUD 1741 was approved for the Lincoln Plaza area, where construction has already begun.

A rezoning request from R-1 to SPUD 1160 was deferred for two weeks to address issues with the master design statement of the PUD.

A rezoning request from R-1 to SPUD 1175 was approved to permit a mixed-use residential and commercial development, including the restoration of a 1911 house and the addition of a pocket neighborhood.

A rezoning request from R-2 to SPUD 1179 was approved to permit multi-family development.

An amendment to the master design statement and a rezoning from R-1 to SPUD 1180 for 2400 Northwest 36th Street were approved with an emergency clause. This allows the OKC County Health Department to open the Sequoia Learning & Wellness Academy in a former elementary school, providing after-school programs and other services.

An ordinance updating city laws to comply with state law regarding transporting a pistol in a vehicle was approved.

An ordinance regarding marijuana vaping and an amendment to include all vaping in public facilities were deferred for two weeks for further study and discussion.

An ordinance was approved to remove metered parking on the north side of West Main Street near Broadway to allow for a loading zone south of the Cotter Tower.

An ordinance was approved to establish 60-degree angle parking within a proposed setback parking area on the north side of Northwest 2nd Street near Douglas, related to a recent development.

An ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Fuel Gas Code was introduced for public hearing on February 18th and final hearing on March 3rd.

An ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Fuel Gas Code was introduced for public hearing on February 18th and final hearing on March 3rd.

An ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Fuel Gas Code was introduced for public hearing on February 18th and final hearing on March 3rd.

A resolution was adopted declaring several structures dilapidated after a public hearing.

A resolution was adopted declaring several structures unsecured after a public hearing.

A resolution was adopted declaring several buildings abandoned after a public hearing.

A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was introduced, setting a public hearing and final consideration for February 18th, regarding a $400,000 allocation for job creation and economic development with Bakery Bling, which plans to move its headquarters to Oklahoma City.

A resolution was introduced, setting a public hearing and final consideration for February 18th, approving a $750,000 allocation from Increment District Number 2 for the Bar K dog park project in the Boathouse District.

A resolution was approved declaring a portion of Park Lot A in Creston Hills Addition surplus for public park purposes, authorizing the municipal counselor to vacate that portion of the plat to allow for future redevelopment of a vacant school building.

A resolution establishing a MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board, with subcommittees for neighborhoods, connectivity, venues, community, innovation district, and the Civil Rights Center, was approved. An amendment to remove the word 'citizens' from the board's name was denied.

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Carol and A1 v. Oklahoma City was approved.

A claim recommended for denial was approved.

Several claims recommended for approval were passed unanimously.

A resolution approving travel and reimbursement of travel-related expenses for Council Members James Cooper and Nikki Nice to attend the National League of Cities 2020 Congressional City Conference in March was approved.

4th Street Canopy Project

Preliminary cost estimate for the canopy project near the Convention Center, with an additional $800,000 for two alternates.

Bakery Bling Allocation

Allocation for job creation and economic development with Bakery Bling, which is investing $2.6 million in building purchase and $1.5 million in machinery, creating 80 initial jobs with average wages of $49,000-$52,000.

Bar K Dog Park Project Allocation

TIF allocation from Increment District Number 2 for the Bar K dog park project, which is an $8 million development creating at least 80 new jobs with a total payroll of $1.75 million.

Hotel Tax Collections

Report included in the packet.

Second Quarter Interim Financial Report

Report included in the packet, showing revenues slightly below, but expenditures significantly below, due to vacancies.

Quarterly Investment Report

Report provided by the City Treasurer's office.

Revenue Enforcement Report

Report provided by the City Treasurer's office.

Office of the Mayor: Resolution for Battalion Chief Chris Black

Recognition of Battalion Chief Chris Black for 27 years of service and his exemplary performance.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Several items related to unsecured structures and dilapidated properties were struck or continued due to owner compliance or requests for deferral.

Revocable Permits: Stockyards City Main Street St. Patrick's Day Parade

Permit for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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

Various items under the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items

Two items under the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust: Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for the trust.

Consent Docket Item AP: 4th Street Canopy Project Preliminary Report

Presentation and approval of the preliminary report for canopies along 4th Street near the Convention Center.

Remaining Consent Docket Items

Approval of all other items on the consent docket.

Concurrence Docket Items A-M

Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.

9a1: Rezoning at 10900 Northwest 119th Street

Rezoning from PUD 789 to R-2.

9a2: Rezoning at 10603 North I-35 Service Road

Rezoning from CH to C-3.

9a3: Rezoning at 6929 Northeast 115th Street

Rezoning from AA to R-A-2.

9a4: Rezoning at 90120 and 90200 West Wilshire Boulevard

Rezoning from R-1 to AA (agriculture).

9a5: Rezoning at 217 Northeast 15th Street

Rezoning from R-1 to R-2.

9a6: Rezoning at 924 Southwest 59th Street

Rezoning from SPUD 726 to C-3.

9a7: Rezoning at 12000 Northwest 122nd Street

Rezoning from AA to R-1.

9a8: Rezoning at 9605 High Noon

Rezoning from R-1 to PUD 1739.

9a9: Rezoning at 4545 North Lincoln

Rezoning from I-2 and C-3 to PUD 1741.

9a10: Rezoning at 1625 Northwest 16th Street

Rezoning from R-1 to SPUD 1160.

9a11: Rezoning at 141 Northeast 26th Street

Rezoning from R-1 to SPUD 1175.

9a12: Rezoning at 1709 and 1715 Northwest 11th Street

Rezoning from R-2 to SPUD 1179.

9b1 & 9b2: Rezoning and Amendment for Sequoia Learning & Wellness Academy at 2400 Northwest 36th Street

Amendment to the master design statement and rezoning from R-1 to SPUD 1180 for the Sequoia Learning & Wellness Academy.

9c: Ordinance on Transporting a Pistol in a Vehicle

Update to ordinances to comply with state law regarding transporting a pistol in a vehicle.

9d: Ordinance on Marijuana Vaping and Vaping in Public

Ordinance regarding marijuana vaping, with a proposed amendment to include all vaping in public facilities.

9e1: Removes Metered Parking on West Main Street

Ordinance to remove metered parking on the north side of West Main Street near Broadway.

9e2: Establishing 60-Degree Angle Parking on Northwest 2nd Street

Ordinance to establish 60-degree angle parking within a proposed setback parking area on the north side of Northwest 2nd Street near Douglas.

9e3: Ordinance related to parking on Northwest 2nd Street

Related to the 60-degree angle parking on Northwest 2nd Street.

9e4: Ordinance related to parking on Northwest 2nd Street

Related to the 60-degree angle parking on Northwest 2nd Street.

9e5: Ordinance related to parking on Northwest 2nd Street

Related to the 60-degree angle parking on Northwest 2nd Street.

9e6: Ordinance related to parking on Northwest 2nd Street

Related to the 60-degree angle parking on Northwest 2nd Street.

9f1: Ordinance to be Introduced: Mechanical Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Mechanical Code.

9f2: Resolution related to Mechanical Code

Resolution related to the adoption of the International Mechanical Code.

9g1: Ordinance to be Introduced: Plumbing Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Plumbing Code.

9g2: Resolution related to Plumbing Code

Resolution related to the adoption of the International Plumbing Code.

9h: Ordinance to be Introduced: Fuel Gas Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 editions of the International Fuel Gas Code.

9i1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing for structures declared dilapidated.

9i2: Resolution Declaring Structures Dilapidated

Resolution to declare structures dilapidated.

9j1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures

Public hearing for structures declared unsecured.

9j2: Resolution Declaring Structures Unsecured

Resolution to declare structures unsecured.

9k1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing for buildings declared abandoned.

9k2: Resolution Declaring Buildings Abandoned

Resolution to declare buildings abandoned.

9l: Joint Resolution with Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for Bakery Bling

Resolution for an allocation to Bakery Bling for job creation and economic development.

9m: Resolution for Bar K Dog Park Project

Resolution for an allocation from Increment District Number 2 for the Bar K dog park project.

9n: Resolution Declaring Park Lot A Creston Hills Surplus

Resolution to declare a portion of Park Lot A Creston Hills Addition surplus for public park purposes.

9o: Resolution Establishing MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board

Resolution to establish the MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board.

9p1: Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment in the case of Carol and A1 v. Oklahoma City.

9q1: Claim Recommended for Denial

Consideration of a claim recommended for denial.

10a1: Claims Recommended for Approval

Approval of several claims.

11a: Resolution Approving Travel and Reimbursement for Council Members

Resolution approving travel and reimbursement for Council Members James Cooper and Nikki Nice to attend the National League of Cities 2020 Congressional City Conference.

12a: Parking Study Final Report

Presentation of the final report for the downtown parking study.