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August 27, 2019 City Council Meeting

August 27, 2019 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved the resolution of intent for MAPS 4, an eight-year, $978 million program focusing on neighborhood and human needs, which will now go to a special election. Key decisions included several rezonings, street renaming to Kings of Leon Lane, and approval of various revocable permits for community events. The Council also initiated a rezoning application for a Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District in the 73111 zip code to address health disparities and food desert issues.

Key Decisions & Votes

Recognition of Christina Kirk as Teacher of the Month

05:50

Resolution recognizing Christina Kirk for her contributions to education and the community, including her work at Rogers Middle School and Prep U.

Approved

Appointments to Oklahoma City Riverfront Authority

20:00

Councilwoman JoBeth Hammond and Councilman Mark K. Stonecipher were appointed to the Oklahoma City Riverfront Authority.

Approved

Mayor's travel and reimbursement

20:30

Resolution approving the Mayor's travel and reimbursement for the U.S. Conference of Mayors fall leadership meeting.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for AFSP Suicide Prevention Walk

25:50

Permit granted to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention to hold their walk on September 7th.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Down Syndrome Festival and 5K

27:50

Permit granted to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma for their event on October 5th at Myriad Gardens.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for St. Jude Walk/Run

29:50

Permit granted to ALSAC for the St. Jude Walk/Run on September 28th.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit for Uptown Fun 5K

31:40

Permit granted to the Uptown 23rd District Association for their 5K on September 22nd.

Approved

Rezoning North Council Road (R1 to O2)

41:00

Ordinance on final hearing for development of office property, recommended by Planning Commission.

Approved

Rezoning 4025 SE 59th (SPUD 260 to SPUD 1128)

41:50

Ordinance on final hearing, received unanimous Planning Commission approval.

Approved

Rezoning 11311 SW 44th (PUD 1384 to SPUD 1129)

43:00

Ordinance on final hearing to allow for a Casey's General Store.

Approved

Rezoning 5200 North Grand (R1 to SPUD 1132)

44:30

Ordinance on final hearing to allow for office buildings on an ODART parcel.

Approved

Street renaming East California Avenue to Kings of Leon Lane

47:00

Ordinance on final hearing to rename a street in honor of the band Kings of Leon for their Oklahoma City roots and contributions.

Approved

Special permit for Dove Academy Charter School

48:50

Ordinance on final hearing allowing Dove Academy Charter School to use the old Toys R Us building.

Approved

Removal of metered parking spaces on Couch Drive

49:40

Ordinance on final hearing to remove two metered parking spaces for Civic Center Foundation loading access.

Approved

Removal of metered parking spaces on NW 4th Street

50:10

Ordinance on final hearing to remove metered parking on NW 4th between Hudson and Harvey, related to the streetcar route.

Approved

Resolution of intent for MAPS 4 program

01:06:00

Resolution setting forth the new MAPS 4 program, an eight-year, $978 million sales tax initiative focused on neighborhood and human needs.

Approved

Authorization for special election proclamation (MAPS 4)

01:28:00

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue a proclamation calling a special election for the MAPS 4 program.

Approved

Resolution for special election on 1% excise tax (MAPS 4)

01:28:40

Resolution relating to the special election for the purpose of submitting Ordinance 26255, leveling a 1% excise tax for eight years.

Approved

Ordinance on Medical Marijuana laws (with emergency)

01:30:50

Ordinance on final hearing to bring city code into compliance with State medical marijuana laws, passed with an emergency clause.

Approved

Joint Resolution for TTEC services

01:45:00

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving the allocation of Geo limited tax Bonds for TTEC services.

Approved

Resolution for Clean Water SRF promissory note

01:49:00

Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the OKC Water Utilities Trust for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund promissory note for Lake Atoka protection projects.

Approved

Resolution for Drinking Water SRF promissory note

01:50:00

Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the OKC Water Utilities Trust for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund promissory note for the Draper water plant.

Approved

Resolution for Major Donald McCarthy salary continuation

01:50:50

Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Donald McCarthy during his rehabilitation.

Approved

Initiation of rezoning application for Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District (73111 zip code)

02:16:00

Resolution authorizing the city manager to initiate a rezoning application to establish a Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District in the 73111 zip code to address health disparities and food access.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

September 7th

AFSP Suicide Prevention Walk

October 5th

Down Syndrome Festival and 5K

Myriad Gardens, approximately 6,000 attendees and 1,000 5K runners.

September 28, 2019

St. Jude Walk/Run

Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, approximately 1,200 attendees, North Side Lane of Ron Norick blocked for start line.

September 22nd

Uptown Fun 5K

One block of Northwest 22nd from Classen to Lee blocked for setup/start/finish, runs through Heritage Hills and Mesta.

Financial Matters

Allocation of Geo limited tax Bonds for TTEC services

Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for TTEC services.

$500,000

Incurrence of indebtedness by OKC Water Utilities Trust for Clean Water State Revolving Fund

For source water protection at Lake Atoka (boat ramp upgrade, fire breaks).

Not to exceed $2,500,000

Incurrence of indebtedness by OKC Water Utilities Trust for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

For final construction of the Draper water plant finish water storage facilities.

Not to exceed $25,000,000

Sales tax report

Sales tax growth was 1% last month, performing below expectations but offset by use tax growth.

Public Comments

20 citizens spoke

Public comments were primarily focused on the proposed MAPS 4 program, with many speakers expressing strong support for the package, particularly its focus on social services, neighborhood investments, and the multi-purpose stadium. Concerns were raised regarding the package's size, the 'all or nothing' voting structure, and specific project allocations. One speaker also addressed the permitless carry bill, advocating for its repeal. Other citizens raised concerns about traffic light timing, flooding, and potential eminent domain in the Innovation District, as well as the lack of grocery stores and health disparities in the 73111 zip code.

MAPS 4 support Neighborhood investment Human needs Multi-purpose stadium location Permitless carry Eminent domain concerns Food deserts and health disparities Traffic infrastructure

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Several items were struck from the agenda for various reasons (owner secured, re-notify owner).

Watch For

  • Public hearing for Ordinance 26255 (MAPS 4 tax) on September 10th, final hearing on September 24th.
  • Public hearings for building codes and fire codes on September 10th, final hearings on September 24th.
  • Public hearing for Scissortail Park opening festivities ordinance on September 10th, final hearing on September 24th.

Announcements

  • Christina Kirk was recognized as Teacher of the Month for August 2019.
  • September 2019 was proclaimed as Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City.
  • A dedication for Kings of Leon Lane will be held on the morning of September 27th.
  • Homeland grocery store will be locating a 30,000 square foot store in Northeast Oklahoma City at NE 36th and Lincoln, with a 35,000 square foot headquarters.

Agenda Summary

Office of the Mayor: Teacher of the Month recognition (Christina Kirk)

Resolution recognizing Christina Kirk as Teacher of the Month for August 2019.

Approved

Office of the Mayor: Senior Center Month Proclamation (September)

Proclamation declaring September as Senior Center Month in Oklahoma City.

Information Only

Office of the Mayor: Appointment of Councilwoman JoBeth Hammond and Councilman Mark K. Stonecipher to Oklahoma City Riverfront Authority

Appointment of two council members to the Oklahoma City Riverfront Authority.

Approved

Office of the Mayor: Resolution approving Mayor's travel and reimbursement

Resolution approving the Mayor's travel and reimbursement for the U.S. Conference of Mayors fall leadership meeting.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)

Approval of the journal of council proceedings.

Approved

Requests for uncontested continuances (various addresses)

Several items related to unsecured/dilapidated structures were struck from the agenda.

Struck from agenda

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

Permit for the AFSP Suicide Prevention Walk on September 7th.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma

Permit for the Down Syndrome Festival and 5K on October 5th.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities Inc (St. Jude)

Permit for the St. Jude Walk/Run on September 28th.

Approved

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Uptown 23rd District Association

Permit for the Uptown Fun 5K on September 22nd.

Approved

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (Items A-F)

Approval of various items under the Municipal Facilities Authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (Items A-D)

Approval of various items under the Public Property Authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (Claims and payroll)

Approval of claims and payroll for the Environmental Assistance Trust.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7P

A specific item pulled from the consent docket for a separate vote.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7V (Residential resurfacing contract)

A residential resurfacing contract, discussed due to citizen concerns about contractor delays on another project.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7S (Resolution for Uptown 23rd Business Improvement District)

Resolution proposing the creation of the Uptown 23rd Business Improvement and Special Services District.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7AA (Consultant Review Committee report for street enhancements)

Report to start consultant selection for bike/walk OKC street enhancements.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7AC1 (Stockyards streetscape A&E contract)

Contract for architecture and engineering services for the Stockyards District streetscape project.

Approved

Consent Docket Item 7AH (ODOT/City bike lanes/sidewalks)

Joint project with ODOT for bike lanes and sidewalks along Northwest 36th Street.

Approved

Remaining Consent Docket items

Approval of all other items on the consent docket not pulled or stricken.

Approved

Concurrence Docket (Items A-L)

Approval of all items on the concurrence docket.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning North Council Road (R1 to O2)

Rezoning for development of office property, with unanimous Planning Commission approval.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 4025 SE 59th (SPUD 260 to SPUD 1128)

Rezoning with unanimous Planning Commission approval.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 11311 SW 44th (PUD 1384 to SPUD 1129)

Rezoning to allow for a Casey's General Store.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Rezoning 5200 North Grand (R1 to SPUD 1132)

Rezoning to allow for office buildings on an ODART parcel.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Changing name of East California Ave to Kings of Leon Lane

Ordinance to rename a street in honor of the band Kings of Leon.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Special permit for Charter High School (Dove Academy)

Special permit allowing Dove Academy Charter School to use the old Toys R Us building.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Removing two metered parking spaces on Couch Drive

Removal of parking spaces at the request of the Civic Center Foundation for loading access.

Approved

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Removing metered parking on NW 4th between Hudson and Harvey

Removal of metered parking along the streetcar route.

Approved

Resolution of intent of the Marin Council of the City of Oklahoma City setting forth a new MAPS program (MAPS 4)

Resolution outlining the proposed MAPS 4 program, an eight-year, $978 million sales tax initiative.

Approved

Resolution authorizing Mayor to issue a proclamation calling a special election (MAPS 4)

Resolution to authorize the Mayor to call a special election for the MAPS 4 program.

Approved

Resolution relating to the special election for the 1% excise tax (MAPS 4)

Resolution for the special election to approve a 1% excise tax for the MAPS 4 program.

Approved

Ordinance 26255 (MAPS 4 tax)

Ordinance to amend the city code to create the MAPS 4 tax.

Introduced

Ordinance on Final Hearing: Medical Marijuana laws

Ordinance to bring city code into compliance with State medical marijuana laws.

Approved

Ordinance introduced: 2015 International Residential Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Residential Code.

Introduced

Ordinance introduced: 2015 International Building Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Building Code.

Introduced

Ordinance introduced: 2015 International Existing Building Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Existing Building Code.

Introduced

Ordinance introduced: 2015 International Fire Code

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Fire Code.

Introduced

Ordinance introduced: 2015 International Fire Code amendments

Introduction of an ordinance to adopt amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code, including regulations for marijuana production.

Introduced

Ordinance introduced: Scissortail Park opening festivities

Introduction of an ordinance related to prohibited items and regulations for the Scissortail Park opening concert.

Introduced

Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures

Public hearing for various properties declared dilapidated.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated

Resolution declaring various structures dilapidated.

Approved

Public Hearing regarding dilapidated structures in HP Landmark District

Public hearing for properties declared dilapidated in the HP Landmark District.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (HP Landmark District)

Resolution declaring structures in the HP Landmark District dilapidated.

Approved

Public Hearing regarding unsecured structures

Public hearing for various properties declared unsecured.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures unsecured

Resolution declaring various structures unsecured.

Approved

Public Hearing regarding abandoned structures

Public hearing for various properties declared abandoned.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures abandoned

Resolution declaring various structures abandoned.

Approved

Public Hearing regarding Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust (TTEC Services)

Public hearing for the allocation of Geo limited tax Bonds for TTEC services.

Information Only

Joint Resolution with OKC Economic Development Trust (TTEC Services)

Joint resolution approving the allocation of Geo limited tax Bonds for TTEC services.

Approved

Resolution adopting April 2019 update to CNEP project implementation plan

Resolution adopting an update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan.

Approved

Resolution adopting August 2019 update to CNEP project implementation plan

Resolution adopting an update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan.

Approved

Resolution approving incurrence of indebtedness by OKC Water Utilities Trust (Clean Water SRF)

Resolution approving a promissory note for Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Lake Atoka protection projects.

Approved

Resolution approving incurrence of indebtedness by OKC Water Utilities Trust (Drinking Water SRF)

Resolution approving a promissory note for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Draper water plant.

Approved

Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Donald McCarthy

Resolution approving salary continuation for Major Donald McCarthy during his rehabilitation.

Approved

Executive Session: Oklahoma City versus Hilltop Plaza case

Executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a legal case.

Approved

Executive Session: IAFF grievance filed by Colt Hedden

Executive session to receive confidential communications regarding a grievance.

Approved

Resolution of the city council in support of the referendum petition for repeal of House Bill 2597

Resolution expressing support for a referendum petition to repeal the permitless carry law.

Denied

Resolution authorizing city manager to initiate a rezoning application for Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District (73111 zip code)

Resolution to initiate a rezoning application for a pilot Healthy Neighborhood Overlay District in the 73111 zip code.

Approved