November 19, 2019 City Council Meeting

The council approved an amendment to correct the first paragraph of the journal proceedings regarding Classen Ten Penn for Classen North Highland Park.

A revocable permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the Bricktown Parklet from December 2nd through February 29th.

A revocable permit was approved for the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership to hold the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival on November 29th, including street closures.

A revocable permit was approved for In Motion Oklahoma to hold the OKC Turkey Tracks on Thanksgiving Day.

The request for a special planned unit development (SPUD) to allow a non-accessory billboard sign at 2445 Northwest 39th Street was denied due to concerns about its appropriateness in a historic revitalization area.

The SPUD for 6401 North Kelley was approved with amendments to remove participant recreation, community recreation, retail sales, and food and beverage retail sales, focusing on environmental and cannabis testing.

The SPUD for a development in Lynwood was approved, allowing for two homes on a lot, amended from an initial request for three, and adhering to UCD setbacks.

The item regarding the dilapidated structure at 1100 South Robinson was deferred to February 4th, 2020, to allow the owner more time to show progress on restoration.

A resolution was approved to accept the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant, which will fund two crime analysts for the police department.

A resolution was approved to update the city's purchasing policy, allowing the city to access statewide contracts for up to a year without requiring individual council approval for each extension.

A resolution was approved to adopt the city of Oklahoma City grant policies and procedures manual, formalizing grant management and city match requirements.

A resolution was adopted to approve the city's state legislative program, outlining priorities such as local control, increased transit funding, and preserving the sales tax base.

A resolution was adopted to approve the city's federal legislative program, focusing on funding for transportation, transit, and Opportunity Zones.

Better Streets Safer City Program Budget Revisions

Two street resurfacing projects (PC 654 and PC 664) needed budget increases of $200,000 each due to unforeseen conditions. 36 projects came in under budget, returning approximately $1 million to the funds for reallocation.

Better Streets Safer City Sidewalk Project Authorizations

Authorization of $6 million for 19 PPA sidewalks, $1 million for 12 park sidewalks, $800,000 for 4 transit sidewalks, and $3.4 million for 18 school sidewalks.

Better Streets Safer City Sales Tax Revenue

Sales tax collections are approximately $13 million over target projections.

Federal Programs for Homelessness

Received $5.3 million over the last year for Continuum of Care grants, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOPWA.

City Social Services Grants

General fund provides flexible social services grants.

Homeless Alliance Day Shelter Funding

City provides money to Homeless Alliance to run the day shelter.

Public Housing Capital Needs (National)

National need for public housing capital improvements is $30 billion, with last year's funding at $2.7 billion.

City's General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (GOALT) Affordable Housing Program

Established in mid-2018, funded 92 units of the Mount Vernon apartments.

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant

Acceptance of a grant to fund two crime analysts for the police department. Over $8 million has been received from this grant in past years.

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment

Budget amendment including police department building improvements.

Sales and Use Tax Report

6% sales tax growth for November, 4% for the year. First decrease in use tax in 30 months. Combined, about $200,000 below target for the month.

Journal Council Proceedings

Correction to the first paragraph regarding Classen Ten Penn for Classen North Highland Park neighborhood.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Deferral of item 7J to December 3rd and item 9A5 PUD 1730 to January 7th. Several items under 9K1 and 9L1 were stricken from the agenda as owners secured the properties.

Revocable Permit A: Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership

To hold the Bricktown Parklet from December 2nd through February 29th.

Revocable Permit B: Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership

To hold the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival on November 29th, including street closures and various performances.

Revocable Permit C: In Motion Oklahoma

To hold the OKC Turkey Tracks on Thanksgiving Day, including a fun run and 5K, partnering with Marine Corps for Toys for Tots.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items

A number of items on the OCMFA agenda.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items

Four items on the OCPPA agenda.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items

Claims and payroll items for OCEAT.

Consent Docket Item AE

Implementation plan for the Better Streets Safer City program, including budget revisions, project closeouts, and new sidewalk project recommendations.

Consent Docket Item AO

Agreement regarding the Bricktown parking lot, dividing it into two sides and granting an easement for future rail service.

Concurrence Docket

All items on the concurrence docket.

Zoning Case PC-10608 (Ward 7)

Rezone from R-4 general residential district to I-1 light industrial district for an office warehouse use at 100 North East 20th Street.

Zoning Case A2 (Ward 1)

Rezone from R-1 to a split of C-3 and O-2.

Zoning Case A3 (Ward 8)

Rezone a tract of land from R-1 back to agriculture.

Zoning Case A4 (Ward 5)

Request for zoning to commercial use on Southwest 89th Street at 9001 South Fairview Drive.

Zoning Case A5 (Ward 5)

PUD 1730.

Zoning Case SPUD-1134 (Ward 2)

Request to add a single non-accessory billboard sign at 2445 Northwest 39th Street, with conditions on illumination and screening.

Zoning Case SPUD-1135 (Ward 2)

Rezone from R-1 to SPUD for a hair salon at 1917 Northwest 33rd Street.

Zoning Case SPUD-1137 (Ward 6)

Request for one non-accessory sign, bringing the property into conformance with scenic river guidelines, with amendments for light louvers and reduced NIT level.

Zoning Case SPUD-1151 (Ward 7)

Request for various uses at 6401 North Kelley, amended to remove participant recreation, community recreation, retail sales, and food and beverage retail sales.

Zoning Case SPUD-1152 (Ward 6)

Rezone to allow for both a single-family and a duplex.

Zoning Case SPUD-1154 (Ward 4)

Approval of SPUD with agreed-upon TEs.

Amendment to Master Design Statement (Ward 7)

To require sidewalks on North Lindsay, provide pedestrian paths, and reduce drives from three to two, prohibiting drive-through order windows within 150 feet (clarified as allowing a drive-thru pharmacy).

Ordinance on Final Hearing (Ward 7)

Related to the master design statement amendment for a grocery store, wellness center, and corporate headquarters.

Zoning Case SPUD-1140 (Ward 6)

Application to allow two homes on a lot in Lynwood, amended from three units to two units, with compliance to UCD setbacks.

Emergency Vote for Ordinance on Final Hearing (Ward 7)

Emergency vote for the ordinance related to the master design statement amendment.

Ordinance D1: Closing Right of Way (Ward 2)

Closing a right of way.

Ordinance D2: Closing Portion of Rockville Avenue (Ward 3)

Closing a portion of Rockville Avenue to extend the life of a waste management dump.

Ordinance E1: Events Related

Ordinance on final hearing related to events.

Resolution E2: Revised Rules for River Corridor

Resolution approving some revised rules for the river corridor.

Public Hearing F1: Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District

Public hearing regarding the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District, including services like sidewalk cleaning, landscaping, and security.

Resolution F2: Adopting Assessment Roll for Uptown 23rd BID

Resolution adopting the assessment roll for Uptown 23rd BID.

Ordinance F3: Uptown 23rd BID

Ordinance on final hearing for Uptown 23rd BID.

Resolution F4: Sole Source Professional Services Agreement

Resolution approving the sole source professional services agreement with Uptown 23rd Street Association.

Ordinance 9I: Disorderly Conduct Amendment

Ordinance to be introduced, amending the disorderly conduct ordinance to include blocking an exit.

Dilapidated Structures List (Item J1)

Discussion regarding 1100 South Robinson, a property damaged by winds, with plans for restoration.

Dilapidated Structures List (Remaining Items)

Remaining items on the dilapidated structures list.

Unsecured Structures (Item K1, Item S)

Discussion regarding 6400 Southeast 55th, a property with a house, detached garage, and sheds.

Unsecured Structures (Remaining Items)

Remaining items on the unsecured structures list.

Abandoned Structures (Item L1)

Items C (1100 South Robinson) and M (6400 Southeast 55th) were discussed.

Abandoned Structures (Remaining Items)

Remaining items on the abandoned structures list.

Public Hearing M1: Police Department Projects

Second public hearing regarding police department projects funded through the Public Safety sales tax.

Resolution M2: Amending Appropriations for Police Department

Resolution amending budget appropriations for the police department.

Public Hearing N1: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant

Public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a joint award for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant, to fund two crime analysts.

Resolution N2: Accepting Edward Byrne Memorial Grant

Resolution accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant.

Public Hearing O: Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment

Public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2020 budget amendment, including police building improvements.

Resolution O2: Adopting FY2020 Budget Amendment

Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2020 budget amendment.

Resolution P: Updating City's Purchasing Policy

Resolution updating the city's purchasing policy to allow access to statewide contracts for a period of one year.

Resolution Q: Adopting City Grant Policies and Procedures Manual

Resolution adopting the city of Oklahoma City grant policies and procedures manual, formalizing grant management and city match requirements.

Resolution R: Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF

Resolution for a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

Resolution S: Executive Session

Resolution regarding an executive session.

Resolution T: Executive Session

Resolution regarding an executive session.

Resolution U: Executive Session

Resolution regarding an executive session.

Resolution V: Executive Session

Resolution regarding an executive session.

Claims W: Recommended for Denial

Claims recommended for denial.

Claims 10A1: Recommended for Approval

Claims recommended for approval.

Public Hearing 11A: Ordinances on Street Performers

Public hearing regarding two ordinances introduced last week concerning street performers and licensing requirements.

Resolution 11B: Adopting State Legislative Program

Resolution adopting the city's state legislative program, including priorities like local control and transit funding.

Resolution 11C: Adopting Federal Legislative Program

Resolution adopting the city's federal legislative program, focusing on transportation funding and Opportunity Zones.