Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting covered a range of topics including an economic development update, approval of various revocable permits for community events, and several zoning ordinances. Key discussions also involved the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority budget and a new penalty reduction program for municipal court fines. The meeting concluded with council members sharing updates and personal reflections.
Key Decisions & Votes
Economic Development Update
03:00Roy Williams of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce provided an update on legislative wins, new business announcements, talent development initiatives, and progress at Tinker Air Force Base.
Revocable Permit - OKC X Cycle Club
20:45A revocable permit was approved for the OKC X Cycle Club to hold the 2019 River Trail Relay on June 30th.
Revocable Permit - Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation
21:30A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation to host the 2019 Stars and Stripes River Festival on June 29th, featuring rowing, dragon boating, kayaking races, and fireworks.
Revocable Permit - Red Coyote Love Run
23:50A joint revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Red Coyote Running and Fitness to hold the Red Coyote Love Run 5k and 10k on June 21st, benefiting Heartline Oklahoma.
Revocable Permit - Inasmuch Oklahoma Hot 5k
25:30A joint revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Inasmuch Oklahoma to hold the 2019 Hot 5k.
Revocable Permit - Factory Obscura Summer Solstice Block Party
26:30A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Factory Obscura Inc. to hold a Summer Solstice Block Party from June 21st to June 23rd, featuring an outdoor roller rink and art activities.
Revocable Permit - OKC Pride Festival and Parade
28:50A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Oklahoma City Pride Alliance Inc. to hold the OKC Pride Festival and Parade from June 21st to June 22nd on Northwest 39th Street.
Revocable Permit - Western Avenue Association Wheels on Western
30:30A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Western Avenue Association to hold Wheels on Western on June 22nd.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Budget
31:40The Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority budget for the next fiscal year, totaling $118.9 million, was approved. The budget primarily covers health insurance, IT, workers' compensation, and advanced funding for geo bond projects.
Tinker Air Force Base Water System Proposal
39:00Authorization was granted for staff to submit a final proposal to the Air Force regarding the operation of Tinker Air Force Base's water and sewer system, aiming to improve efficiency and reliability.
Ordinance - Boat Storage Fees
52:00An ordinance was introduced to amend the Municipal Code, allowing the Water Utilities Trust to establish boat storage fees through resolution rather than ordinance, to be more responsive to market conditions.
Penalty Reduction Program
01:06:00A resolution was approved for a penalty reduction program from July 1st, 2019, to March 31st, 2020, allowing reduced payments for Class A offense warrants issued before July 1st, 2017, to clear outstanding cases and lift warrants.
Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board Budget
01:17:00The budget for the Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board for fiscal year 2019-2020 was approved, ensuring continued medical oversight for the EMS system.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Extension - AFSCME
01:25:00An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Extension - IAFF Local 157
01:25:30An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 157 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Extension - FOP Lodge 123
01:26:00An extension of the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 was approved until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Salary Continuation - Major Andrew McCann
01:26:40A resolution was approved for salary continuation for Major Andrew McCann while he requires rehabilitation.
Settlement Agreement - City of Bethany
01:27:30A resolution was approved for a settlement agreement and mutual release with the City of Bethany, Bethany Public Works Authority, and Oklahoma City Airport Trust regarding groundwater contamination at Wiley Post Airport.
Upcoming Community Events
2019 River Trail Relay
Organized by OKC X Cycle Club.
2019 Stars and Stripes River Festival
Organized by Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, featuring rowing, dragon boating, kayaking races, and fireworks.
Red Coyote Love Run 5k and 10k
Starts at 8 a.m. on Lake Hefner trails, benefiting Heartline Oklahoma.
2019 Hot 5k
Organized by Inasmuch Oklahoma.
Factory Obscura Summer Solstice Block Party
Features an outdoor roller rink and art activities, in coordination with OKC Pride and Freedom Oklahoma.
OKC Pride Festival and Parade
Held on Northwest 39th Street, including a block party and parade.
Wheels on Western
Organized by the Western Avenue Association.
US Army Birthday Party
Held downstairs in City Hall.
Juneteenth Conversation
7 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center, featuring a renowned journalist.
Financial Matters
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority Budget
Budget for FY20, covering health insurance, IT, workers' compensation, and advanced funding for geo bond projects. This is a decrease of about $1 million over the current year due to lower workers' compensation costs.
Sales and Use Tax Report
June saw 3% growth in sales tax collections, finishing the year strong. Sales and use tax combined ended about $10 million above budget, largely due to online sales legislation and Supreme Court decisions.
Penalty Reduction Program
The estimated value of the warrant portfolio for Class A offenses before July 1st, 2017, is $29 million. The program aims to collect some of this revenue through reduced payments.
Fire Department Appropriations
Resolution for appropriations for the fire department for the next fiscal year was approved.
Police Department Appropriations
Resolution for appropriations for the police department for the next fiscal year was approved.
Public Comments
Three citizens spoke during the public comments section. Mary Maddox expressed frustration over the deteriorating street conditions in her neighborhood, particularly in Lake Point, despite bond issues and compared them unfavorably to other city improvements. Joy Reardon highlighted ongoing issues with sidewalks, ADA accessibility, and streetlights, advocating for better public transit and recognition for fire services. Ronnie Kirk discussed efforts to break the cycle of youth incarceration by engaging churches and exposing young people to new development opportunities in Oklahoma City.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 7b.a: Demolition of the old city jail (deferred for four weeks to July 16th)
- Item 9a.8: PUD 1107 (deferred for one year to June 16th, 2020)
- Item 9b.1: SP 522 (withdrawn by applicant)
- Item 9b.2: SP 524 (deferred until July 2nd)
- Item 9b.3: Special permit for telecommunication tower at 401 SE 44th Street (deferred for two weeks)
- Item 9c: Ordinance for denial at Planning Commission at 9296 NE Avenue (deferred for two weeks)
- Item 11a: Ordinance change on HP landmark designation (deferred for two weeks)
Deadlines
- Air Force contract award for Tinker water system by September 30th to secure allocated funding.
- Penalty reduction program runs from July 1st, 2019, to March 31st, 2020.
Watch For
- Public hearing for boat storage fees on July 2nd.
- Special City Council meetings for MAPS 4 project presentations: July 9th, July 11th, July 31st, and August 6th.
- Further discussions on the penalty reduction program results at its conclusion.
Announcements
- Rabbi Barrett Harris of Temple B'nai Israel delivered the invocation.
- Councilman Todd Stone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Roy Williams provided an economic development update from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.
- Councilman Cooper highlighted LGBT Pride Month, sharing the history of Pride and encouraging attendance at the OKC Pride Parade on Saturday at noon.
- Vice Mayor attended a US Army birthday party at City Hall.
- Councilman Stonecipher attended a conference on government improvement and innovation.
- Councilwoman Nice mentioned the Red Coyote Love Run benefiting Heartline Oklahoma, a scholarship recipient from Douglass High School, and the father-daughter teaching duo at Douglass High School. She also announced an American Creed conversation in the Northeast community on Sunday at Paige Woodson Auditorium and celebrated Juneteenth, encouraging attendance at a conversation at the Oklahoma History Center.
- The Love family made a generous $2 million donation to the Scissortail Park Foundation for stage productions and maintenance.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Rabbi Barrett Harris, Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Todd Stone.
Item 3a: Economic Development Update
Update by Roy Williams, President of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, on legislative session wins, new business, talent development, and Tinker AFB.
Item 4: Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of items A and B.
Item 5: Request Uncontested Continuances
Various items deferred or withdrawn as requested.
Item 6a: Revocable Permit with OKC X Cycle Club
For the 2019 River Trail Relay on June 30th.
Item 6b: Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation
For the 2019 Stars and Stripes River Festival on June 29th.
Item 6c: Joint Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Red Coyote Running and Fitness
To hold the Red Coyote Love Run 5k and 10k.
Item 6d: Joint Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and Inasmuch Oklahoma
To hold the 2019 Hot 5k.
Item 6e: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Factory Obscura Inc.
To hold Factory Obscura Summer Solstice Block Party June 21st to June 23rd.
Item 6f: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Oklahoma City Pride Alliance Inc.
To hold OKC Pride Festival and Parade June 21st through June 22nd on Northwest 39th Street.
Item 6g: Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with the Western Avenue Association
To hold Wheels on Western on June 22nd.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items a through Q
Approval of various OCMFA items, including the budget.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items a through E
Approval of various OCPPA items.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust Claims and Payroll
Approval of claims and payroll.
Item 7: Consent Docket
Approval of all items on the consent docket except 7b.a, which was deferred.
Item 7a.Z: Tinker Air Force Base Water System Proposal
Authorization for staff to submit a final proposal to the Air Force for the Tinker Air Force Base water system.
Item 8: Concurrence Docket
Approval of items a through m on the concurrence docket.
Item 9a.1: Ordinance at 4914 South Shields Boulevard
Rezoning from R1 to I1.
Item 9a.2: Ordinance at 4001 Northeast Grand Boulevard
Rezoning from PUD 63 to PUD 1717 to permit golf courses to serve mixed beverages and allow digital signage.
Item 9a.3: Ordinance at 2400 Frederick Douglas Avenue
Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1718 for James E. Stewart Municipal Golf Course to serve mixed beverages.
Item 9a.4: Ordinance at 11600 South Portland Avenue
Rezoning from II to PUD 1719 for Earlywine Golf Course to serve mixed beverages.
Item 9a.5: Ordinance at 4491 Lake Hefner Drive
Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1720 for Lake Hefner Golf Course.
Item 9a.6: Ordinance at 2301 Southeast 29th Street
Rezoning from R1 single family to PUD 1721 for transfer.
Item 9a.7: Ordinance at 2528 Featherstone Road
Rezoning from PUD 62a and PUD 704 to PUD 1723 to permit residential development.
Item 9a.9: Ordinance at 1216 Blackwelder Avenue
Rezoning from R2 to SPUD 1111 for affordable live/work spaces for artists.
Item 9a.10: Ordinance at 716 Northwest 68th Street
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1119 for office and light industrial commercial uses.
Item 9b.4: Special Permit at 1901 Northwest Expressway
To operate a movie theater serving mixed beverages in the C3 community commercial district.
Item 9b.5: Special Permit at 2501 West Memorial Road
To operate a movie theater serving mixed beverages in the C3 community commercial district.
Item 9b.6: Special Permit for Wiley Post Airport
For above-ground flammable liquid storage for an airplane hangar lease in the I2 district.
Item 9d: Ordinance to be Introduced - Boat Storage Fees
To allow the Water Utilities Trust to establish boat storage fees through resolution.
Item 9e.1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structures
Public hearing for items a through g.
Item 9e.2: Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures
Adoption of resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
Item 9f.1: Public Hearing Regarding Dilapidated Structure at 818 Northeast 18th Street
Public hearing for item a.
Item 9f.2: Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structure
Adoption of resolution declaring structure dilapidated.
Item 9g.1: Public Hearing Regarding Unsecured Structures
Public hearing for listed unsecured structures.
Item 9g.2: Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures
Adoption of resolution declaring structures unsecured.
Item 9h.1: Public Hearing Regarding Abandoned Buildings
Public hearing for listed abandoned buildings.
Item 9h.2: Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings
Adoption of resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
Item 9i.1: Second Public Hearing Regarding Fire Department Appropriations
Second public hearing for the resolution for appropriations for the fire department.
Item 9i.2: Resolution Regarding Fire Department Appropriations
Adoption of the resolution for appropriations for the fire department for the next fiscal year.
Item 9j.1: Second Public Hearing Regarding Police Department Appropriations
Second public hearing for the resolution for appropriations for the police department.
Item 9j.2: Resolution Regarding Police Department Appropriations
Adoption of the resolution for appropriations for the police department for the next fiscal year.
Item 9k: Resolution Calling Special City Council Meetings
To hear presentations on potential MAPS 4 projects on July 9th, July 11th, July 31st, and August 6th.
Item 9l: Resolution Declaring a Penalty Reduction Program
From July 1st, 2019, to March 31st, 2020, for reduced payments on Class A offense warrants.
Item 9m: Emergency Physicians Foundation Medical Control Board Budget
Approval of the budget for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Item 9n: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME
Extension until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Item 9o: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 157
Extension until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Item 9p: Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123
Extension until a successor contract is agreed upon.
Item 9q.1: Resolution Approving Salary Continuation for Major Andrew McCann
Approval of salary continuation for Major Andrew McCann.
Item 9r.1: Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement with City of Bethany
Approval of a settlement agreement and mutual release regarding groundwater contamination at Wiley Post Airport.
Item 9t: Motion to Enter into Executive Session (Wade B. City of OKC)
To receive confidential communications from attorneys regarding pending litigation.
Item 9u: Motion to Enter into Executive Session (Collective Bargaining)
To discuss collective bargaining negotiations for the next fiscal year with FOP, IAFF, and AFSCME.
Item 10a.1: Claims Recommended for Approval
Approval of claims items a through h.
Item 11b: Judicial Survey Results
Presentation and discussion of the results of the judicial survey.
Item 12: City Manager Reports - Sales and Use Tax Report
Report on sales and use tax collections for June.
Item 13: Citizens to be Heard
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.