Meeting Summary
The City Council addressed numerous zoning and administrative items, approving most. A significant discussion centered on the proposed demolition of the old jail building and adjacent structures for parking, which was ultimately deferred for two weeks to allow a developer to present a detailed rehabilitation plan. Financial matters included the approval of claims and a resolution to waive penalties for a delinquent hotel's taxes.
Key Decisions & Votes
Demolition of Old Public Safety Campus Buildings (Jail, Municipal Courts, Police Headquarters)
01:06:00The resolution to apply for demolition permits for the old jail, municipal courts, and police headquarters was deferred for two weeks. This allows a developer to present a detailed timeline and budget for the rehabilitation of the old jail building, which preservationists argue is historically significant.
Delinquent Hotel Taxes Penalty Waiver
01:17:00The council approved waiving a $58,000 penalty for a hotel delinquent on $150,000 in taxes, allowing the receiver to pay the remaining $92,000 in tax and interest.
Upcoming Community Events
Group travel to Fort Sill to support detainees
Meeting in Oklahoma City at 8:45 AM.
Camp Riviera construction for Girl Scouts
South End of Zoo Lake closed for construction. Park gates remain open 7 AM - 7 PM.
Black Foodie Summit
Held at Bistro 46, highlighted small black entrepreneurs, food trucks, and chefs.
Streetcar Ride with Ronnie Kirk
Councilwoman Nice joined Ronnie Kirk and others for a streetcar ride.
Financial Matters
Delinquent Hotel Taxes
A hotel in receivership was delinquent on $150,000 in taxes. The council approved waiving a $58,000 penalty, allowing the receiver to pay the remaining $92,000 in tax and interest.
July Sales Tax Report
Sales tax growth was 1.8%, slightly below the 2% target by $300,000-$400,000. Use tax exceeded target, offsetting the sales tax shortfall.
Municipal Court Penalty Reduction Program
The program has collected approximately $10,483 in the last couple of weeks, aiming to clear 116,000 warrants.
Public Comments
Citizens spoke about the historical preservation of the old jail building, the need for more public restrooms, and the importance of providing job opportunities for youth in the city.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Resolution to apply for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of Public Safety Campus buildings (old jail, municipal courts, police headquarters) - deferred for two weeks.
Deadlines
- Municipal Court Penalty Reduction Program ends March 31, 2020
Watch For
- Presentation on sustainable design at the August 6th Maps 4 workshop.
Announcements
- Oklahoma City Police Department commended for its stance on not targeting individuals based on immigration status.
- Oklahoma City Zoo achieved record single-day attendance of 23,294 people on the 29th anniversary of its dedicated sales tax.
- Councilman Stonecipher encouraged council members to promote the municipal court penalty reduction program.
- Councilman Cooper commended Spring Lake and Hefner Police Divisions for officers' de-escalation skills and community engagement during ride-alongs.
Agenda Summary
Journal of proceedings for July 2nd, 9th, 11th (receive) and June 18th (approve)
Receiving and approving past meeting journals.
Uncontested Continuances (PUD 1694, Unsecured Structures, Abandoned Buildings)
Several items withdrawn by applicants or stricken from the agenda due to owners securing properties.
Request for revocable permit from A-Motive Oklahoma
Request for a revocable permit.
Oklahoma City Municipal Authority (OCMFA) items
Multiple items on the OCMFA agenda.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) items
Multiple items on the OCPPA agenda.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) items
Two items on the OCEAT agenda.
Consent Docket (excluding AV and AH)
Approval of routine items on the consent docket.
Consent Docket Item AV - Street Enhancement Project on Walker
Discussion regarding sustainable design, curb cuts, rain gardens, and drainage in street enhancement projects.
Consent Docket Item AH - Authorization to apply for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of Public Safety Campus buildings
Request for authorization to apply for demolition permits for the old jail, municipal courts, and police headquarters buildings.
Concurrent Docket
Single item on the concurrent docket.
Ward 8 PUD 10587
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone land from AA agricultural to A-1 limited office district.
PC 10588 (3108 SW 119th Street, Ward 5)
Lowering of zoning from AA to R-1 single family.
PC 10589 (Ward 2)
Development item approved in planning.
PC 10590
Zoning application to change an abandoned event center from C-3 to I-2 (industrial).
PC 10591 (Ward 5)
Change in zoning from O-2 general office to C-3 community commercial district.
PC 10593 (Ward 8)
Ordinance on final hearing to rezone a Planned Unit Development to AA agricultural district.
PC 10594 (Ward 8)
Ordinance on final approval rezoning a Planned Unit Development to single-family residential.
PC 1702 (Ward 3)
Rezoning the last piece of the Old Westbury Golf Course for administrative, professional offices, business support services, and medical services.
SPUD 1121 (Ward 7)
Ordinance for final hearing recommended for approval for commercial district C-3 from O-2 to SPUD 1121, related to a single sign.
SPUD 1059 (Ward 7)
Ordinance for final hearing, recommended for denial by Planning Commission due to neighbor concerns.
Ordinance on fees for wet stall/dry stall for storage at lakes
Final hearing on fees for wet and dry stall storage at city lakes.
Ordinance on low speed vehicles
Public hearing on changing requirements for vehicle for hire to allow for low speed vehicles.
Resolution declaring properties dilapidated
Resolution to declare specific properties dilapidated.
Public hearing for unsecured structures
Public hearing to declare specific properties unsecured.
Resolution declaring properties abandoned
Resolution to declare specific properties abandoned.
Resolution regarding delinquent hotel taxes
Resolution to assign judgment to a receiver and waive penalties for a hotel delinquent on taxes.
Executive Session (2 items)
Items moved to executive session for discussion.
Claims to be approved
Approval of city claims.