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May 21, 2019 City Council Meeting

May 21, 2019 Oklahoma City, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

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

00:03:00

A resolution was adopted congratulating Southeast High School on winning the 2019 Class 4A boys state soccer championship.

Adopted

Charlie Christian International Music Festival Proclamation

00:09:00

May 30th through June 2nd was proclaimed Charlie Christian International Music Festival week in Oklahoma City.

Proclaimed

Appointments to Boards and Commissions

00:14:00

Appointments under the Office of the Mayor (items 3b, c, and d) were approved unanimously.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Chalk the Walk

00:15:40

A revocable permit for Family Builders to hold 'Chalk the Walk' on June 8th was approved.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Oklahoma City Pro-Am

00:16:15

A 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.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Equality Run

00:18:30

A revocable right-of-way use permit for Freedom Oklahoma to hold the Equality Run on June 9th was approved.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Run for Recognition

00:19:30

A revocable right-of-way use permit for MTM Recognition to hold the Run for Recognition on June 14th was approved.

Approved

Revocable Permit for Masquerade 5K

00:20:40

A revocable right-of-way use permit for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children to hold the Masquerade 5K on June 8th was approved.

Approved

OCMFA, OCPPA, OCEAT Items

00:21:40

All items under the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority, Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, and Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust were approved.

Approved

Strong Neighborhood Initiative Summer Programs

00:23:40

Contracts 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.

Approved

Street Resurfacing Projects

00:25:00

Several street resurfacing projects in Ward 7 and on May Avenue were highlighted and approved as part of the consent docket.

Approved

Wilshire Road Resurfacing Agreement

00:27:00

An agreement with the City of Yukon and Canadian County for the resurfacing of Wilshire between Richland and Cemetery Road was approved.

Approved

FY19 Budget Amendment

00:28:30

A budget amendment for FY19 was introduced and approved, including adjustments for hotel-motel tax and a homelessness study donation.

Approved

MOU with OG&E for LED Light Program

00:31:00

A Memorandum of Understanding with OG&E regarding the transition to LED streetlights and ownership of fixtures was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 1446 North Rockwell Avenue

00:38:00

A zoning change from O-2 to R-4 for 1446 North Rockwell Avenue, intended for multi-family development, was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 13700 Southeast 31st Street

00:40:00

A zoning change from AA to RA-2 for 13700 Southeast 31st Street, a single lot split, was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 2519 Southwest 59th

00:40:40

A zoning change from R-4 to C-3 for 2519 Southwest 59th was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 3201 Northwest 150th Street

00:41:20

A zoning change from R-4 to O-2 for 3201 Northwest 150th Street was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 1432 Northeast 12th

00:42:00

A zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 1432 Northeast 12th was approved.

Approved

Zoning Change: 3826 Newcastle Road

00:42:50

A zoning change from R-1 to I-2 for 3826 Newcastle Road, to bring an existing non-conforming warehouse yard into compliance, was approved.

Approved

PUD Amendment: 13100 North Western Avenue

00:44:30

An 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.

Approved

PUD Approval: Northeast Duplexes Redevelopment

00:58:00

Approval 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.

Approved

Utility Easement Closure: 14901 Lauren Lane

00:59:00

An ordinance closing a utility easement at 14901 Lauren Lane was approved.

Approved

Special Permit: Emergency Shelter and Feeding Site

01:00:00

A special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site at 532 North Villa was approved.

Approved

Special Permit: Spectator Sports and Entertainment

01:04:00

A special permit to operate a spectator sports and entertainment general use with accessory mixed beverage service at 8590 Broadway Extension (Flick Brewhouse) was approved.

Approved

Reserved Parking Space for Disabled

01:05:00

An ordinance establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on Northwest 25th Street was approved.

Approved

Veolia Energy Revocable Use Grant

01:05:40

An 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.

Approved

Dilapidated Structures Declaration

01:08:00

A resolution declaring several structures as dilapidated was adopted.

Adopted

Unsecured Structures Declaration

01:10:00

A resolution declaring several structures as unsecured was adopted, with one item deferred.

Adopted

Abandoned Buildings Declaration

01:11:00

A resolution declaring several buildings as abandoned was adopted, with one item deferred.

Adopted

Salary Continuation for Major Leroy Montano

01:12:00

A resolution approving salary continuation for Major Leroy Montano was adopted.

Adopted

Confession of Judgment: Kepler and Kepler v. City of Oklahoma City

01:12:30

A 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.

Adopted

Claims Recommended for Approval

01:14:00

Claims recommended for approval were passed unanimously.

Approved

Travel and Reimbursement for Councilman Cooper

01:14:40

A resolution approving travel and reimbursement for Councilman James Cooper to attend the Congress for New Urbanism was approved.

Approved

Memorandum of Understanding: First Christian Church Property

01:15:00

A 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.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

May 30th - June 2nd, 2019

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.

June 8th

Chalk the Walk

Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic

Friday in Midtown, Saturday in Capitol Hill, Sunday in Film Row.

June 9th

Equality Run

June 14th

Run for Recognition

Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma.

June 8th

Masquerade 5K

Benefits Oklahoma Lawyers for Children.

June 8th

One OKC Event

Rescheduled due to weather, on Northeast 23rd Street from Rhode Island to Head Street.

Sunday (unspecified)

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.

100,000

Wilshire Road Resurfacing

City's allocation for a joint project with the City of Yukon and Canadian County.

700,000

Street Improvement Assessment District #1627

Assessment for street work in the SilverHawk Phase 1 addition, to be paid by 30 property owners over time.

132,254

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

3 citizens spoke

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.

Nuisance properties Community events and youth engagement Public transportation accessibility Segway regulations

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.

Adopted

Office of the Mayor - Item 3a (Proclamation)

Proclamation of May 30th through June 2nd as Charlie Christian International Music Festival week.

Proclaimed

Office of the Mayor - Items 3b, c, d

Appointments to various boards and commissions.

Approved

Journal of Council Proceedings - Items a, b

Approval of previous council meeting minutes.

Approved

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Various items struck or deferred by the city manager.

Approved

6a

Revocable permit with Family Builders for Chalk the Walk on June 8th.

Approved

6b

Revocable right-of-way use permit with DNA Racing to hold the Oklahoma City Pro-Am.

Approved

6c

Revocable right-of-way use permit with Freedom Oklahoma to hold the Equality Run on June 9th.

Approved

6d

Revocable right-of-way use permit with MTM Recognition to hold the Run for Recognition on June 14th.

Approved

6e

Revocable right-of-way use permit with Oklahoma Lawyers for Children to hold the Masquerade 5K on June 8th.

Approved

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority - Items a-f

Various items under the authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority - Items a-e

Various items under the authority.

Approved

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust - Items a-c

Various items under the trust.

Approved

Consent Docket - T2 and T3

Contracts for Strong Neighborhood Initiative summer programs at Martin Luther King Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Parks Elementary.

Approved

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.

Approved

Consent Docket - AI1

Repair of a marker in a neighborhood.

Approved

Consent Docket - AI3

Work on May Avenue between Northwest 38th Street and Northwest Forestry, including sidewalks and resurfacing.

Approved

Consent Docket - AK

Resurfacing of Wilshire between Richland and Cemetery Road, a joint agreement with the City of Yukon and Canadian County.

Approved

Consent Docket - AU

Presentation and approval of a budget amendment to the FY19 budget.

Approved

Consent Docket - AV

Presentation and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with OG&E on the LED light program.

Approved

Consent Docket - 7S1

An item on the consent docket.

Deferred

Concurrence Docket - Items a-p

Various items on the concurrence docket.

Approved

9a1

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1446 North Rockwell Avenue from O-2 to R-4.

Approved

9a2

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 13700 Southeast 31st Street from AA to RA-2.

Approved

9a3

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2519 Southwest 59th from R-4 to C-3.

Approved

9a4

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 3201 Northwest 150th Street from R-4 to O-2.

Approved

9a5

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 1432 Northeast 12th from R-1 to R-2.

Approved

9a6

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 3826 Newcastle Road from R-1 to I-2.

Approved

9a7

Ordinance on final hearing, amending PUD 1544 to PUD 1714 for 13100 North Western Avenue.

Approved

9a8

Ordinance on final hearing.

Deferred

9a9

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 927 Easter from I-1 to SPUD 1107.

Deferred

9b1

Amendment to the master design statement to include language uses in Traktor subject to any moratorium approved by the City Council.

Approved

9b2

Ordinance on final hearing, rezoning 2125 Northeast 28th Street from R-1 and R-2 to PUD 1713.

Approved

9c

Ordinance on final hearing, closing a utility easement at 14901 Lauren Lane.

Approved

9d1

Special permit to operate an emergency shelter and feeding site use in the I-2 moderate industrial district at 532 North Villa.

Approved

9d2

Special permit to operate a drinking establishment use in a C-3 community commercial district at 5617 South Penn.

Deferred

9d3

Special permit to operate a spectator sports and entertainment general use with accessory mixed beverage service in PUD 1584 at 8590 Broadway Extension.

Approved

9e

Ordinance on final hearing.

Deferred

9f

Ordinance on final hearing, establishing a reserved parking space for the physically disabled on Northwest 25th Street.

Approved

9g

Ordinance on final hearing, granting to Veolia Energy the revocable use of certain designated streets, alleys, and public ways.

Approved

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.

Approved

9i1

Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.

Information Only

9i2

Resolution declaring structures dilapidated.

Adopted

9j1

Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.

Information Only

9j1c

Unsecured structure at 2415 North Highland.

Deferred

9j2

Resolution declaring structures unsecured.

Adopted

9k1

Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.

Information Only

9k1c

Abandoned building.

Deferred

9k2

Resolution declaring buildings abandoned.

Adopted

9l1

Resolution approving the request for salary continuation for Major Leroy Montano.

Adopted

9m1

Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Kepler and Kepler v. City of Oklahoma City.

Adopted

9n1

Resolution to approve an MoU between the city and the I AFF.

No Action

9o1

Claim recommended for denial.

Deferred

10a1

Claims recommended for approval.

Approved

11a

Resolution approving travel and reimbursement of travel related expenses for Councilman James Cooper to attend the Congress for New Urbanism.

Approved

11b

Resolution regarding the First Christian Church property.

No Action

11c

Memorandum of Understanding between First Christian Church, Crossings Community Church, and the City of Oklahoma City.

Approved