Meeting Summary
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
01:50Appointments 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.
Journal of Council Proceedings
02:45Items A and B regarding the journal of council proceedings were approved.
Revocable Permit for Hottest 5K
04:30A revocable permit for Inmotive Oklahoma to host the 'Hottest 5K' at Wheeler Park on August 9th was approved.
Municipal Facilities Authority Items
06:40Items A, B, and C for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority were approved.
Public Property Authority Items
07:10Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority were approved.
Environmental Assistance Trust Items
07:40Items A and B for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.
Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement Amendment
09:30A resolution approving the first amendment to the 2017 Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement (Item 7aC) was approved.
Demolition of Old City Jail/Police HQ
13:00A 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.
Remainder of Consent Docket
13:50All remaining items on the consent docket, not previously addressed, were approved.
Concurrence Docket
14:40All items A through K on the concurrence docket were approved.
Zoning Change at 1205 South Mustang Road
15:40An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 1205 South Mustang Road (R3M to O2) was deferred due to the applicant's absence.
Zoning Change at 3600 Sandman Road
16:40An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 3600 Sandman Road (AA to SPUD1122) for a simple lot split was approved.
Zoning Change at 11301 Southwest 15th Street
18:40An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 11301 Southwest 15th Street (PUD1628 to SPUD1123) to allow a tunnel car wash was approved.
Zoning Change at 2029 Northwest 36th Street
20:30An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 2029 Northwest 36th Street (R1 to SPUD1124) for a triplex attached townhomes project was approved.
Zoning Change at 12000 Northwest Expressway
21:40An ordinance on final hearing for a zoning change at 12000 Northwest Expressway (AA to SPUD1125) for commercial development with mixed uses was approved.
Special Permit for Hospital at 9800 Broadway Extension
22:30A special permit to operate a high impact institutional use hospital at 9800 Broadway Extension was approved.
Special Permit for Drinking Establishment at 18 Northwest 6th Street
24:00A 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.
Special Permit for Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site
27:00A 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.
Ordinance on Low-Speed Vehicles
27:50An ordinance on final hearing regarding language changes in ordinances concerning low-speed vehicles was approved.
Ordinance on Medical Marijuana Business Fees
30:00An ordinance to establish fees for medical marijuana businesses to recover city costs for compliance certificates was introduced for consideration.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
30:50A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
31:40A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was adopted.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
32:30A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was adopted.
Confess Judgment in Sheetz V OKC
33:10A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Sheetz V OKC was adopted.
Claim Recommended for Denial
33:50A claim recommended for denial (Item 9j1) was denied.
Claims Recommended for Approval
34:30All claims recommended for approval (Item 10a1) were approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Hottest 5K
Wheeler Park, 8 p.m., with an after-party featuring DJs, wraps, snow cones, and free beer.
East Side Block Party
7th and MLK, 12 PM to 4 PM, with OKC Energy and OKC Black Eats.
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.
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
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.
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.
Appointment of Hershel Patel to the Oklahoma City CVB
Appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Appointment of Brent Bryant to the Post Employment Benefits Trust
Appointment to the Post Employment Benefits Trust.
Journal of Council Proceedings (A and B)
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
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.
Revocable permit with Inmotive Oklahoma for the Hottest 5K
Permit for a 5K race event at Wheeler Park on August 9th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (A, B, C)
Routine items for the Municipal Facilities Authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (A, B)
Routine items for the Public Property Authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (A, B)
Routine items for the Environmental Assistance Trust.
Resolution approving the first amendment to the 2017 Continuum of Care Program Operating Agreement (Item 7aC)
Amending an operating agreement for a care program.
Discussion on streetscape projects (Item 7a1 and 7a2)
Discussion on revitalization projects for Paseo and Portland (NW 23rd-36th).
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.
Remainder of Consent Docket
Various routine items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket (Items A through K)
Various routine items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on final hearing at 1205 South Mustang Road (R3M to O2) (Item 9a1)
Zoning change from medium density residential to general office.
Ordinance on final hearing at 3600 Sandman Road (AA to SPUD1122) (Item 9a2)
Zoning change for a simple lot split.
Ordinance on final hearing at 11301 Southwest 15th Street (PUD1628 to SPUD1123) (Item 9a3)
Zoning change to allow a tunnel car wash.
Ordinance on final hearing at 2029 Northwest 36th Street (R1 to SPUD1124) (Item 9a4)
Zoning change for a triplex attached townhomes infill project.
Ordinance on final hearing at 12000 Northwest Expressway (AA to SPUD1125) (Item 9a5)
Zoning change to allow commercial development with a few mixed uses.
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.
Special permit to permit a drinking establishment at 18 Northwest 6th Street (Item 9b2)
Permit for a bar facility in a new hotel project.
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.
Ordinance on final hearing regarding low-speed vehicles (Item 9d)
Language change in ordinances concerning low-speed vehicles.
Ordinance establishing fees for medical marijuana businesses (Item 9e)
Introduction of an ordinance to establish fees for certificates of compliance for medical marijuana businesses.
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures (Item 9f1)
Hearing on structures declared dilapidated.
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated (Item 9f2)
Formal declaration of listed structures as dilapidated.
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures (Item 9g1)
Hearing on structures declared unsecured.
Resolution declaring structures unsecured (Item 9g2)
Formal declaration of listed structures as unsecured.
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings (Item 9h1)
Hearing on buildings declared abandoned.
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned (Item 9h2)
Formal declaration of listed buildings as abandoned.
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment in Sheetz V OKC (Item 9i1)
Authorization for legal action without admitting liability.
Claim recommended for denial (Item 9j1)
Denial of a specific claim against the city.
Claims recommended for approval (Item 10a1)
Approval of various claims against the city.