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July 30, 2019 City Council Meeting

July 30, 2019 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council approved numerous zoning changes and special permits, including a car wash, townhomes, and an emergency shelter. A resolution to demolish the old city jail and police headquarters was deferred for further financial review. An ordinance to establish fees for medical marijuana business compliance was introduced, and a comprehensive update on street light repairs and LED conversions across the city was provided.

Key Decisions & Votes

Mayoral Appointments

01:50

Appointments of Chris Dahlgren to the Citizen Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board, Hershel Patel to the Oklahoma City CVB, and Brent Bryant to the Post Employment Benefits Trust were approved.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings

02:45

Items A and B regarding the journal of council proceedings were approved.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Hottest 5K

04:30

A revocable permit for Inmotive Oklahoma to host the 'Hottest 5K' at Wheeler Park on August 9th was approved.

Approved

Municipal Facilities Authority Items

06:40

Items A, B, and C for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.

Approved

Public Property Authority Items

07:10

Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved.

Approved

Environmental Assistance Trust Items

07:40

Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.

Approved

Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement Amendment

09:30

A resolution approving the first amendment to the 2017 Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement (Item 7aC) was approved.

Approved

Demolition of Old City Jail/Police HQ

13:00

A resolution authorizing an application to demolish the old city jail, police headquarters, and municipal court building (Item 7bD) was deferred to the next council meeting for further review of financial viability.

Tabled

Remainder of Consent Docket

13:50

All remaining items on the consent docket, not previously addressed, were approved.

Approved

Concurrence Docket

14:40

All items A through K on the concurrence docket were approved.

Approved

Zoning Change at 1205 South Mustang Road

15:40

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 1205 South Mustang Road (R3M to O2) was deferred due to the applicant's absence.

Deferred

Zoning Change at 3600 Sandman Road

16:40

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 3600 Sandman Road (AA to SPUD1122) for a simple lot split was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change at 11301 Southwest 15th Street

18:40

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 11301 Southwest 15th Street (PUD1628 to SPUD1123) to allow a tunnel car wash was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change at 2029 Northwest 36th Street

20:30

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 2029 Northwest 36th Street (R1 to SPUD1124) for a triplex attached townhomes project was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change at 12000 Northwest Expressway

21:40

An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 12000 Northwest Expressway (AA to SPUD1125) for commercial development with mixed uses was approved.

Approved

Special Permit for Hospital at 9800 Broadway Extension

22:30

A special permit to operate a high impact institutional use hospital at 9800 Broadway Extension was approved.

Approved

Special Permit for Drinking Establishment at 18 Northwest 6th Street

24:00

A special permit to permit a drinking establishment in the downtown business district at 18 Northwest 6th Street, part of a new hotel project, was approved.

Approved

Special Permit for Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site

27:00

A special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site at 5901 South Missouri for Joe's Addiction was approved with over the required seven affirmative votes.

Approved

Ordinance on Low-Speed Vehicles

27:50

An ordinance on final hearing regarding language changes in ordinances concerning low-speed vehicles was approved.

Approved

Ordinance on Medical Marijuana Business Fees

30:00

An ordinance to establish fees for medical marijuana businesses to recover city costs for compliance certificates was introduced for consideration.

Introduced for consideration

Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures

30:50

A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures

31:40

A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was adopted.

Adopted

Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings

32:30

A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was adopted.

Adopted

Confess Judgment in Sheetz V OKC

33:10

A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Sheetz V OKC was adopted.

Adopted

Claim Recommended for Denial

33:50

A claim recommended for denial (Item 9j1) was denied.

Denied

Claims Recommended for Approval

34:30

All claims recommended for approval (Item 10a1) were approved.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 9th

Hottest 5K

Wheeler Park, 8 p.m., with an after-party featuring DJs, wraps, snow cones, and free beer.

This Sunday

East Side Block Party

7th and MLK, 12 PM to 4 PM, with OKC Energy and OKC Black Eats.

Tomorrow (July 31st)

39th Street Streetscape Meeting

5:30 p.m. at Expressions Church, to discuss the redesign of the historic 39th Street district.

Financial Matters

Penalty reduction program (amnesty program)

Program to collect outstanding fines, has collected over $22,000.

$22,268

Medical marijuana business compliance fees

Proposed fees to recover the city's costs for performing inspections and verifications for medical marijuana businesses.

Claim recommended for denial

A specific claim against the city was recommended for denial.

Claims recommended for approval

Various claims against the city were recommended for approval.

Public Comments

1 citizen spoke

Ronnie Kirk spoke about the need for restrooms and job opportunities for youth in parks, referencing a 26-year-old letter. He also discussed river parties, land leasing, and communication with Baltimore City Council.

Parks infrastructure Youth employment Community events Land use

Coming Up

Tabled

  • Resolution authorizing application for a certificate of approval from the Downtown Design Review Committee to demolish the old city jail, old police headquarters, and old Municipal Court building (deferred to next council meeting).
  • Ordinance on final hearing at 1205 South Mustang Road (R3M to O2) (deferred due to applicant absence).

Deadlines

  • Senate Bill 1030 (medical marijuana regulation) will be effective August 29th.
  • Public hearing for medical marijuana business fees on August 13th.
  • Final adoption for medical marijuana business fees on August 27th.
  • OG&E LED conversion on I-44 is ongoing and expected to last through October.
  • Highway lighting repairs (excluding ODOT construction projects) are targeted for completion by the end of summer/September.

Watch For

  • Meetings and conversations about the Paseo and Portland streetscape projects.
  • Further updates on street light repairs and LED conversions.
  • Discussions on Opportunity Zones and development without displacement.
  • A 39th Street streetscape meeting on July 31st at 5:30 PM at Expressions Church to discuss redesign.

Announcements

  • Councilman Stonecipher reported that the penalty reduction (amnesty) program has collected $22,268 in 27 days and will begin advertising in August.
  • A town hall was held at Fairview Baptist Church discussing Opportunity Zones and workforce development.
  • A block party will be held on the east side (7th and MLK) this Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM, featuring OKC Energy and OKC Black Eats.
  • Councilwoman Hammond and Councilwoman Nice attended the 'Local Progress' conference in Detroit, focusing on state preemption, affordable housing, and advocating for marginalized communities.
  • Councilman Cooper toured Ward 4 with Councilman Stone, highlighting the need for sidewalks around Bodeen Elementary.
  • Councilman Cooper visited the Boys and Girls Club in Ward 2, teaching film analysis through 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.
  • The city is receiving generators from KFOR for emergency management.

Agenda Summary

Appointment of Chris Dahlgren to the Citizen Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board

Appointment to a city advisory board.

Approved

Appointment of Hershel Patel to the Oklahoma City CVB

Appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Approved

Appointment of Brent Bryant to the Post Employment Benefits Trust

Appointment to the Post Employment Benefits Trust.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings (A and B)

Approval of previous meeting minutes.

Approved

Request for uncontested continuances

Striking items 9g1H and 9h1F (430 West Main Street) from the unsecured structures and abandoned buildings lists due to owner securing the property.

Information Only

Revocable permit with Inmotive Oklahoma for the Hottest 5K

Permit for a 5K race event at Wheeler Park on August 9th.

Approved

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (A, B, C)

Routine items for the Municipal Facilities Authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (A, B)

Routine items for the Public Property Authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (A, B)

Routine items for the Environmental Assistance Trust.

Approved

Resolution approving the first amendment to the 2017 Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement (Item 7aC)

Amending an operating agreement for a care program.

Approved

Discussion on streetscape projects (Item 7a1 and 7a2)

Discussion on revitalization projects for Paseo and Portland (NW 23rd-36th).

Information Only

Resolution authorizing application for a certificate of approval from the Downtown Design Review Committee to demolish the old city jail, old police headquarters, and old Municipal Court building (Item 7bD)

Request to demolish former city buildings.

Tabled

Remainder of Consent Docket

Various routine items on the consent docket.

Approved

Concurrence Docket (Items A through K)

Various routine items on the concurrence docket.

Approved

Ordinance on final hearing at 1205 South Mustang Road (R3M to O2) (Item 9a1)

Zoning change from medium density residential to general office.

Deferred

Ordinance on final hearing at 3600 Sandman Road (AA to SPUD1122) (Item 9a2)

Zoning change for a simple lot split.

Approved

Ordinance on final hearing at 11301 Southwest 15th Street (PUD1628 to SPUD1123) (Item 9a3)

Zoning change to allow a tunnel car wash.

Approved

Ordinance on final hearing at 2029 Northwest 36th Street (R1 to SPUD1124) (Item 9a4)

Zoning change for a triplex attached townhomes infill project.

Approved

Ordinance on final hearing at 12000 Northwest Expressway (AA to SPUD1125) (Item 9a5)

Zoning change to allow commercial development with a few mixed uses.

Approved

Special permit to operate a high impact institutional use hospital at 9800 Broadway Extension (Item 9b1)

Permit for a hospital in a general office district.

Approved

Special permit to permit a drinking establishment at 18 Northwest 6th Street (Item 9b2)

Permit for a bar facility in a new hotel project.

Approved

Special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site at 5901 South Missouri (Item 9c)

Permit for Joe's Addiction to operate a shelter and feeding site.

Approved

Ordinance on final hearing regarding low-speed vehicles (Item 9d)

Language change in ordinances concerning low-speed vehicles.

Approved

Ordinance establishing fees for medical marijuana businesses (Item 9e)

Introduction of an ordinance to establish fees for certificates of compliance for medical marijuana businesses.

Introduced for consideration

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures (Item 9f1)

Hearing on structures declared dilapidated.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (Item 9f2)

Formal declaration of listed structures as dilapidated.

Adopted

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures (Item 9g1)

Hearing on structures declared unsecured.

Information Only

Resolution declaring structures unsecured (Item 9g2)

Formal declaration of listed structures as unsecured.

Adopted

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings (Item 9h1)

Hearing on buildings declared abandoned.

Information Only

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item 9h2)

Formal declaration of listed buildings as abandoned.

Adopted

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment in Sheetz V OKC (Item 9i1)

Authorization for legal action without admitting liability.

Adopted

Claim recommended for denial (Item 9j1)

Denial of a specific claim against the city.

Denied

Claims recommended for approval (Item 10a1)

Approval of various claims against the city.

Approved