Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several presentations, notably recognizing the Southeast Spartans boys soccer team for their state championship and proclaiming the Charlie Christian International Music Festival week. Key decisions involved approving various zoning changes and revocable permits for community events. A significant discussion centered on a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the First Christian Church property, aiming to preserve its historical structures.
Key Decisions & Votes
Southeast Spartans Boys Soccer Team Recognition
00:03:00A resolution was adopted congratulating Southeast High School on winning the 2019 Class 4A boys state soccer championship.
Charlie Christian International Music Festival Proclamation
00:09:00May 30th through June 2nd was proclaimed Charlie Christian International Music Festival week in Oklahoma City.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
00:14:00Appointments under the Office of the Mayor (items 3b, c, and d) were approved unanimously.
Revocable Permit for Chalk the Walk
00:15:40A revocable permit for Family Builders to hold 'Chalk the Walk' on June 8th was approved.
Revocable Permit for Oklahoma City Pro-Am
00:16:15A revocable right-of-way use permit for DNA Racing to hold the Oklahoma City Pro-Am was approved, despite concerns about EMS access and streetcar interference.
Revocable Permit for Equality Run
00:18:30A revocable right-of-way use permit for Freedom Oklahoma to hold the Equality Run on June 9th was approved.
Revocable Permit for Run for Recognition
00:19:30A revocable right-of-way use permit for MTM Recognition to hold the Run for Recognition on June 14th was approved.
Revocable Permit for Masquerade 5K
00:20:40A revocable right-of-way use permit for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children to hold the Masquerade 5K on June 8th was approved.
OCMFA, OCPPA, OCEAT Items
00:21:40All items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, and Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.
Strong Neighborhood Initiative Summer Programs
00:23:40Contracts with Boys and Girls Club, Oklahoma After-School Network, and Urban League for summer programs at Martin Luther King Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Parks Elementary were approved.
Street Resurfacing Projects
00:25:00Several street resurfacing projects in Ward 7 and on May Avenue were highlighted and approved as part of the consent docket.
Wilshire Road Resurfacing Agreement
00:27:00An agreement with the City of Yukon and Canadian County for the resurfacing of Wilshire between Richland and Cemetery Road was approved.
FY19 Budget Amendment
00:28:30A budget amendment for FY19 was introduced and approved, including adjustments for hotel-motel tax and a homelessness study donation.
MOU with OG&E for LED Light Program
00:31:00A Memorandum of Understanding with OG&E regarding the transition to LED streetlights and ownership of fixtures was approved.
Zoning Change: 1446 North Rockwell Avenue
00:38:00A zoning change from O-2 to R-4 for 1446 North Rockwell Avenue, intended for multi-family development, was approved.
Zoning Change: 13700 Southeast 31st Street
00:40:00A zoning change from AA to RA-2 for 13700 Southeast 31st Street, a single lot split, was approved.
Zoning Change: 2519 Southwest 59th
00:40:40A zoning change from R-4 to C-3 for 2519 Southwest 59th was approved.
Zoning Change: 3201 Northwest 150th Street
00:41:20A zoning change from R-4 to O-2 for 3201 Northwest 150th Street was approved.
Zoning Change: 1432 Northeast 12th
00:42:00A zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 1432 Northeast 12th was approved.
Zoning Change: 3826 Newcastle Road
00:42:50A zoning change from R-1 to I-2 for 3826 Newcastle Road, to bring an existing non-conforming warehouse yard into compliance, was approved.
PUD Amendment: 13100 North Western Avenue
00:44:30An amendment to PUD 1544 to PUD 1714 for 13100 North Western Avenue, south of Costco, to create two tracts and add convalescent care and restaurant uses, was approved.
PUD Approval: Northeast Duplexes Redevelopment
00:58:00Approval of PUD 1713 for the redevelopment of the Northeast Duplexes (2125 Northeast 28th Street), creating a mixed-income, multi-generational neighborhood with affordable housing, commercial space, and a community center.
Utility Easement Closure: 14901 Lauren Lane
00:59:00An ordinance closing a utility easement at 14901 Lauren Lane was approved.
Special Permit: Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site
01:00:00A special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site at 532 North Villa was approved.
Special Permit: Spectator Sports and Entertainment
01:04:00A special permit to operate a spectator sports and entertainment general use with accessory mixed beverage service at 8590 Broadway Extension (Flick Brewhouse) was approved.
Reserved Parking Space for Disabled
01:05:00An ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on Northwest 25th Street was approved.
Veolia Energy Revocable Use Grant
01:05:40An ordinance granting Veolia Energy revocable use of certain streets, alleys, and public ways to provide services to the Convention Center was approved, along with an emergency vote.
Dilapidated Structures Declaration
01:08:00A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted.
Unsecured Structures Declaration
01:10:00A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted, with one item deferred.
Abandoned Buildings Declaration
01:11:00A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted, with one item deferred.
Salary Continuation for Major Leroy Montano
01:12:00A resolution approving salary continuation for Major Leroy Montano was adopted.
Confession of Judgment: Kepler and Kepler v. City of Oklahoma City
01:12:30A resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Kepler and Kepler v. City of Oklahoma City was adopted.
Claims Recommended for Approval
01:14:00Claims recommended for approval were passed unanimously.
Travel and Reimbursement for Councilman Cooper
01:14:40A resolution approving travel and reimbursement for Councilman James Cooper to attend the Congress for New Urbanism was approved.
Memorandum of Understanding: First Christian Church Property
01:15:00A Memorandum of Understanding between First Christian Church, Crossings Community Church, and the City of Oklahoma City regarding the preservation and sale of the First Christian Church property was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Charlie Christian International Music Festival
Activities will be indoors at the Oklahoma History Center, Bryant Center, and Mont Solano Events Center. Features jam sessions, a musical tribute, and an outdoor event reminiscent of Deep Deuce days.
Chalk the Walk
Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic
Friday in Midtown, Saturday in Capitol Hill, Sunday in Film Row.
Equality Run
Run for Recognition
Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma.
Masquerade 5K
Benefits Oklahoma Lawyers for Children.
One OKC Event
Rescheduled due to weather, on Northeast 23rd Street from Rhode Island to Head Street.
Critical Mass Bike Ride
Started at McKinley Park, rode on Classen with a protected bike lane, through Uptown, and ended at Mesta Park. Over 100 participants.
Financial Matters
FY19 Budget Amendment - Hotel-Motel Tax
Required transfer of revenue to PPA for debt service and potential payment to Incitive for Women's College World Series obligations.
FY19 Budget Amendment - Special Purpose Fund
Increase for the planning department for a homelessness study, funded by a donation from the Inasmuch Foundation.
Wilshire Road Resurfacing
City's allocation for a joint project with the City of Yukon and Canadian County.
Street Improvement Assessment District #1627
Assessment for street work in the SilverHawk Phase 1 addition, to be paid by 30 property owners over time.
Sales and Use Tax Report
Sales tax grew 1.5% in May, on target. Use tax remains strong, pushing overall sales and use tax over target for the year. Projected 2% growth for next year's budget.
Public Comments
Public comments included concerns about nuisance properties affecting local businesses, a request for support for community events for children and seniors, and suggestions regarding Segway regulations and accessibility improvements for public transportation.
Coming Up
Tabled
- 9j1c (2415 North Highland) - Unsecured structure declaration deferred for two weeks.
- 9k1c (Abandoned building) - Deferred for two weeks.
- 9a8 (Zoning change) - Deferred to June 4th.
- 9a9 (927 Easter) - Zoning change from I-1 to SPUD 1107 deferred for two weeks.
- 9d2 (5617 South Penn) - Special permit for drinking establishment deferred for two weeks.
- 9e (Zoning change) - Deferred to June 4th.
Deadlines
- Final hearing for Street Improvement Assessment District #1627 on June 4th.
Watch For
- Further discussion on the Northeast Duplexes redevelopment financing and construction timeline.
- Implementation of the LED light program with OG&E.
- Continued aggressive addition of new bus shelters and enhancement of existing bus stops.
- Updates on the citywide historic preservation plan.
Announcements
- One OKC event rescheduled to June 8th on Northeast 23rd Street.
- Carl Albert Center New Leadership Program for women college students.
- Congratulations to the Class of 2019 graduates, including youth council members.
- Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival from May 30th to June 2nd.
- Capitol Medical Zoning Association meeting on Friday at 8:15 a.m.
Agenda Summary
Office of the Mayor - Item 3a
Resolution congratulating Southeast High School on winning the 2019 Class 4A boys state soccer championship.
Office of the Mayor - Item 3a (Proclamation)
Proclamation of May 30th through June 2nd as Charlie Christian International Music Festival week.
Office of the Mayor - Items 3b, c, d
Appointments to various boards and commissions.
Journal of Council Proceedings - Items a, b
Approval of previous council meeting minutes.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Various items struck or deferred by the city manager.
6a
Revocable permit with Family Builders for Chalk the Walk on June 8th.
6b
Revocable right-of-way use permit with DNA Racing to hold the Oklahoma City Pro-Am.
6c
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Freedom Oklahoma to hold the Equality Run on June 9th.
6d
Revocable right-of-way use permit with MTM Recognition to hold the Run for Recognition on June 14th.
6e
Revocable right-of-way use permit with Oklahoma Lawyers for Children to hold the Masquerade 5K on June 8th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority - Items a-f
Various items under the authority.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority - Items a-e
Various items under the authority.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust - Items a-c
Various items under the trust.
Consent Docket - T2 and T3
Contracts for Strong Neighborhood Initiative summer programs at Martin Luther King Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Parks Elementary.
Consent Docket - A2, A3, A4, A6
Street resurfacing projects on Douglas Boulevard to Post on NE 122nd, Air Depot to North Midwest Boulevard on NE 122nd, North Sooner Road East Hefner Road to East Britton Road, and NE 178th Street from North Indian Meridian Road to North Triple X Road.
Consent Docket - AI1
Repair of a marker in a neighborhood.
Consent Docket - AI3
Work on May Avenue between Northwest 38th Street and Northwest Forestry, including sidewalks and resurfacing.
Consent Docket - AK
Resurfacing of Wilshire between Richland and Cemetery Road, a joint agreement with the City of Yukon and Canadian County.
Consent Docket - AU
Presentation and approval of a budget amendment to the FY19 budget.
Consent Docket - AV
Presentation and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with OG&E on the LED light program.
Consent Docket - 7S1
An item on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket - Items a-p
Various items on the concurrence docket.
9a1
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1446 North Rockwell Avenue from O-2 to R-4.
9a2
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 13700 Southeast 31st Street from AA to RA-2.
9a3
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2519 Southwest 59th from R-4 to C-3.
9a4
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 3201 Northwest 150th Street from R-4 to O-2.
9a5
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1432 Northeast 12th from R-1 to R-2.
9a6
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 3826 Newcastle Road from R-1 to I-2.
9a7
Ordinance on final hearing, amending PUD 1544 to PUD 1714 for 13100 North Western Avenue.
9a8
Ordinance on final hearing.
9a9
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 927 Easter from I-1 to SPUD 1107.
9b1
Amendment to the master design statement to include language uses in Traktor subject to any moratorium approved by the City Council.
9b2
Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2125 Northeast 28th Street from R-1 and R-2 to PUD 1713.
9c
Ordinance on final hearing, closing a utility easement at 14901 Lauren Lane.
9d1
Special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site use in the I-2 moderate industrial district at 532 North Villa.
9d2
Special permit to operate a drinking establishment use in a C-3 community commercial district at 5617 South Penn.
9d3
Special permit to operate a spectator sports and entertainment general use with accessory mixed beverage service in PUD 1584 at 8590 Broadway Extension.
9e
Ordinance on final hearing.
9f
Ordinance on final hearing, establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on Northwest 25th Street.
9g
Ordinance on final hearing, granting to Veolia Energy the revocable use of certain designated streets, alleys, and public ways.
9h
Ordinance to be introduced today, set for final hearing on June 4th, adopting and ratifying the assessment role for Street Improvement Assessment District #1627.
9i1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
9i2
Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.
9j1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
9j1c
Unsecured structure at 2415 North Highland.
9j2
Resolution declaring structures unsecured.
9k1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
9k1c
Abandoned building.
9k2
Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.
9l1
Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Major Leroy Montano.
9m1
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Kepler and Kepler v. City of Oklahoma City.
9n1
Resolution to approve an MoU between the city and the I AFF.
9o1
Claim recommended for denial.
10a1
Claims recommended for approval.
11a
Resolution approving travel and reimbursement of travel related expenses for Councilman James Cooper to attend the Congress for New Urbanism.
11b
Resolution regarding the First Christian Church property.
11c
Memorandum of Understanding between First Christian Church, Crossings Community Church, and the City of Oklahoma City.