Meeting Summary
The City Council declared November 5th as Lynn Rastershell Historic Preservation Day and recognized Darwin L. Franklin as Teacher of the Month. A contentious rezoning request for a 70-foot office building on NE 13th Street was approved despite strong community opposition. Additionally, a proposal for 2-hour time-limited parking on NW 11th Street was denied due to concerns about streetcar blockages and ADA accessibility.
Key Decisions & Votes
Lynn Rastershell Historic Preservation Day
15:00Resolution declaring November 5th, 2019, as Lynn Rastershell Historic Preservation Day in recognition of her dedication to preserving Oklahoma's architectural heritage.
Darwin L. Franklin Teacher of the Month
20:40Resolution recognizing Darwin L. Franklin as the November 2019 Teacher of the Month for Millwood Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Rezoning 301 NE 13th Street
1:59:00Ordinance to rezone 301 NE 13th Street from R3 to SPUD 1138, allowing for the construction of a 70-foot office building, despite significant community opposition regarding height and neighborhood compatibility.
NW 11th Street Parking Ordinance
2:19:00Ordinance establishing 2-hour time-limited parking on the north side of Northwest 11th Street from North Joey to North Dewey was denied due to concerns raised by Embark regarding streetcar blockages and a citizen's concerns about ADA accessibility.
Emergency on OG&E Wastewater Rates Ordinance
2:20:00Motion to adopt an emergency clause for the ordinance relating to OG&E wastewater purchase rights.
Airport Bonds Refunding
1:13:00Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust to refund 2013 airport bonds, resulting in significant savings due to favorable market conditions.
Budget Amendment
1:23:00Approval of a budget amendment increasing the overall budget by approximately $3.5 million, funding upgrades for Fleet Services, additions to Business Improvement Districts, and capital improvements for the Police Department.
Upcoming Community Events
Putnam City Cancer Classic
Wheeler Park, 5K race at 8:30 AM, awards at 9:15 AM, fun run at 10:30 AM. Organized by Putnam City High School students.
Financial Matters
Airport Bonds Refunding
Refunding of 2013 airport bonds used for the rental car facility due to favorable market conditions.
Fleet Services Shop Upgrade
Upgrade of the Fleet Services shop from evaporative coolers to air conditioning.
Business Improvement Districts (BID) Additions
Addition of the Uptown 23rd district BID and the second generation of the Capital BID.
Police Sales Tax Fund Projects
Funding for three capital and non-capital improvements to police facilities: Police Aviation facility relocation, Public Safety Campus parking lot construction, and improvements to the police building at 616 Colcord Drive.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about the reduced square footage and pool design for the Douglas Recreational Center, strong opposition to a 70-foot office building on NE 13th Street citing neighborhood character, precedent, and lack of community engagement, and divided opinions on proposed 2-hour parking on NW 11th Street with a developer supporting it for business and pedestrian safety, while Embark and a citizen opposed it due to streetcar reliability and ADA accessibility concerns.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7J
- Item 9a10 (SPUD 1137)
- Item 9a13 (SPUD 1151)
Watch For
- Re-notification for unsecured/abandoned properties at 3017 SW 25th St and 518 NW 96th St.
- Final hearing for the resolution amending Police Department appropriations (Item 9j2) on November 19th.
- Further design and cost estimates for the Douglas Recreational Center.
- A new revised Memorandum of Understanding with Oklahoma City Public Schools to be presented in upcoming City Council meetings.
- Consideration of potential fines for streetcar parking violations.
- Development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to the northeast side by Spring 2023.
Announcements
- November 5th, 2019, was proclaimed Lynn Rastershell Historic Preservation Day in Oklahoma City.
- Darwin L. Franklin was recognized as the November 2019 Teacher of the Month by Millwood Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.
Agenda Summary
Item 3a
Presentation recognizing Darwin L. Franklin as Teacher of the Month for November 2019.
Item 10c
Resolution declaring November 5th, 2019, as Lynn Rastershell Historic Preservation Day.
Item 3b
Travel and reimbursement for the Mayor to attend the US Conference of Mayors winter meeting.
Items 3c-k
Appointments to various boards and commissions including the Bond Advisory Committee and Planning Commission.
Items 4a-b
Journal of Council Proceedings.
Item 7J
Request by applicant to defer an item.
Item 9a10 (SPUD 1137)
Request for a deferral for two weeks.
Item 9a13 (SPUD 1151)
Request for a deferral for two weeks.
Item 9F1 K33 (332 SE 50th St)
Dilapidated structure.
Item 9G1 K12 (412 Whispering Hollow Dr)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 N7 (16 SE 11th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 R4 (4433 NW 17th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 W3 (3017 SW 25th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 AA2 (2932 NW 30th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 AN3 (332 SE 50th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 AP2 (2720 NW 60th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 AU5 (518 NW 96th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9G1 AV1 (1200 SW 96th St)
Unsecured structure.
Item 9H1 F12 (412 Whispering Hollow Dr)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 J4 (4433 NW 17th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 N3 (3017 SW 25th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 R2 (2932 NW 30th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 AD3 (332 SE 50th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 AJ5 (518 NW 96th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 9H1 AK1 (1200 SW 96th St)
Abandoned building.
Item 6a
Revocable permit for Putnam City Schools for the 12th annual Putnam City Cancer Classic at Wheeler Park.
OCMFA Items A-H
Approval of preliminary design plan for Douglas Recreational Center and other municipal facilities authority items.
OCPPA Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OCEAT Claims and Payroll
Claims and payroll for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Item 7F
Consent docket item.
Item 7G1
Discussion regarding the historic significance of the property at 300 NE 3rd Street, related to Mr. S.T. Lyons.
Item 7S
Discussion regarding decreased funding for park projects (Diggs, Burton, Glen Ellyn, Phillips Parks) from the 2007 GO bond due to increased construction costs.
Item 7Y1
Discussion regarding resurfacing projects for NW 122nd Street and North MacArthur Boulevard.
Item 7AD
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Airport Trust for refunding airport bonds.
Item 7AF
Budget amendment for Fleet Services, Business Improvement Districts, and Police Sales Tax Fund projects.
Remaining Consent Docket Items
Various items on the consent docket.
Items 8a-h
Concurrent docket items.
Item 9a1
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3915-3923 North Pennsylvania Avenue from C3 to R4 for residential apartments.
Item 9a2
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 630 West Hefner Road from I1 to I2.
Item 9a3
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1701 North Council Road from PUD 763 to C3 and R2.
Item 9a4
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3131 Northwest 192nd Street from R1 to O1 for future office development.
Item 9a5
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 400 East I-240 from SPUD 78, I1, and R1 to I2.
Item 9a6
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3717 North Meridian from R1 to O2.
Item 9a7
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1007-1017 Northwest 10th and 1010-1020 West Park Place from R4 and C4 to DTD1 for a senior housing development.
Item 9a8
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3101 Northwest 150th Street from R4 and CUP 36 to PUD 1726 for residential development.
Item 9a9
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 615 Northeast 5th Street from R2 to SPUD 1085.
Item 9a11
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 301 Northeast 13th Street from R3 to SPUD 1138 for a 70-foot office building.
Item 9a12
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1400 Northwest 16th Street from R1 to SPUD 1149 for live-work space.
Item 9b1
Special permit to operate a private outdoor gun range in the AA agricultural district at 12301 North Indian Meridian.
Item 9b2
Special permit to operate a movie theater serving mixed beverages in PUD 598 and the Northeast Gateway Urban Conservation District at 6001 North Martin Luther King.
Item 9c
Ordinance on final hearing relating to OG&E wastewater purchase rights.
Item 9d
Ordinance on final hearing establishing 2-hour time-limited parking on the north side of Northwest 11th Street from North Joey to North Dewey.
Item 9e1
Public hearing regarding ordinance relating to the general schedule of fees, specifically River corridor permit fees (second of three meetings).
Item 9c Emergency
Motion to adopt an emergency for the ordinance regarding OG&E wastewater rates.
Item 9f1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Item 9f2
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 9g1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Item 9g2
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 9h1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Item 9h2
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 9i1
Public hearing regarding a resolution amending the June 18 City Council resolution approving certain fire and other sales tax expenditures (second of two meetings).
Item 9i2
Resolution amending the June 18, 2019, City Council resolution regarding fire sales tax expenditures.
Item 9j1
Public hearing regarding a resolution to amend the June 18 City Council resolution approving appropriations for the Police Department (first of two meetings).
Item 9j2
Resolution introducing an amendment to the June 18 City Council resolution approving appropriations for the Police Department.
Item 9k1
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to file an action in district court to foreclose the right to reopen the West 40 feet of the north-south right-of-way for Walnut Avenue south of Northeast 2nd.
Item 9l1
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to enter into an agreed settlement and journal entry of judgment in the case styled Oklahoma City v. DCV Retail.
Item 9m1
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Durban and McElwee v. City of Oklahoma City.
Extra Item
Motion to enter into executive session for advice of the municipal counselor regarding pending litigation in the case of City of Oklahoma City v. Lamar Central Outdoor.