Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several proclamations and recognitions, such as Police Appreciation Month, Employee of the Month, Teacher of the Month, Festival of the Arts, and Monarch Month. Key decisions involved approving various revocable permits for community events and addressing several planning cases. The council also discussed and deferred a controversial item regarding a road construction agreement and approved resolutions related to the city's homelessness strategy and an OG&E franchise agreement election.
Key Decisions & Votes
Police Appreciation Month Proclamation
00:04:00The City Council proclaimed May as Police Appreciation Month in Oklahoma City, recognizing the outstanding performance and service of the Oklahoma City Police Officers.
Employee of the Month Recognition (Richard Kitchen)
00:09:00Richard Kitchen, the city's Energy Manager, was recognized as the April 2019 Employee of the Month for his dedication and significant cost-saving initiatives for the city.
Teacher of the Month Recognition (Angela Dormeonni)
00:14:00Angela Dormeonni was recognized as the April 2019 Teacher of the Month by Oklahoma City Public Schools and the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City for her 17 years of teaching and dedication.
Festival of the Arts Proclamation
00:19:00The City Council proclaimed April 23rd through 28th as Festival of the Arts Week, celebrating the 53rd annual event featuring visual, culinary, and performing arts.
Monarch Month Proclamation
00:23:00The City Council proclaimed April as Monarch Month in Oklahoma City, encouraging citizens to plant native milkweed and nectar-producing plants to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Revocable Permit for Margarita Festival
00:29:00A revocable permit was approved for Margarita Mamas to hold their first annual Margarita Festival on May 4th, featuring food trucks, local bands, and family-friendly activities.
Revocable Permit for OKC Memorial Marathon
00:32:00A revocable permit was approved for the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation to hold the 2019 Memorial Marathon 'Run to Remember' on April 28th, with a new finish line location.
Revocable Permit for Girls and Boys State Tennis Tournament
00:35:00A revocable permit was approved for OKC Public Tennis LLC to hold the 2019 Girls State Tennis Tournament (May 3-4) and Boys Tournament (May 10-11), including a temporary one-way street in Will Rogers Park.
Revocable Permit for Cinco DeMayo Celebration
00:38:00A revocable permit was approved for Scissortail Community Development to hold the 6th Oklahoma City Cinco DeMayo celebration on May 5th, expecting thousands of attendees.
Revocable Permit for March for Babies
00:42:00A revocable permit was approved for the March of Dimes Foundation to hold the March for Babies event on May 4th at the Myriad Gardens, aiming to raise over $250,000 for maternal and infant health.
Revocable Permit for One OKC Event
00:45:00A revocable permit was approved for Northeast OKC Renaissance to hold the fourth annual One OKC event on May 18th, celebrating the history and development of northeast Oklahoma City.
Revocable Permit for Paseo Arts Festival
00:50:00A revocable permit was approved for the Paseo Artist Association to hold the 43rd annual Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27), featuring over 100 artists and performers.
Homelessness Strategy and Task Force
00:58:00A resolution was approved to receive a $100,000 donation from the Inasmuch Foundation to establish a homelessness strategy for Oklahoma City and to issue an RFP for a consultant to develop the strategy.
Road Construction Agreement (7X)
01:13:00An item regarding a road construction agreement on a section line easement was deferred for two weeks due to ongoing private dispute and concerns about potential legal ramifications for the city.
OG&E Franchise Agreement Election
01:34:00Three items (9E, 9F, 9G) were approved to call a special election on July 9th to amend the city's franchise agreement with OG&E, clarifying language regarding franchise fees.
Parklets Ordinance Change
01:38:00An ordinance change related to parklets, which had a public hearing at the last meeting, was approved on final passage.
Drainage and Flood Control Ordinance Change
01:42:00An ordinance change related to drainage and flood control, specifically updating FEMA flood maps (firms) in Canadian and Pottawatomie counties, was introduced for future consideration.
Assessment Role for Street Improvement District (SilverHawk Phase 1)
01:47:00A resolution was adopted to approve and confirm an assessment role for the street improvement assessment district in SilverHawk Phase 1, converting private streets to public use.
Dilapidated Structures Resolution (9M)
01:53:00A resolution was approved declaring several listed structures as dilapidated.
Dilapidated Structure in Historic Preservation District (9N)
01:54:00A resolution regarding a dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street in the Historic Preservation Landmark District was deferred for two weeks to allow the owner to proceed with demolition.
Unsecured Structures Resolution (9O)
01:58:00A resolution was approved declaring several listed structures as unsecured.
Abandoned Buildings Resolution (9P)
01:59:00A resolution was approved declaring several listed buildings as abandoned.
Consolidated Plan Amendment for HUD
02:00:00A resolution was approved to amend the 2018-2019 consolidated plan and fourth action year plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, establishing a Section 108 loan program, authorizing storm shelter activities, and an Oklahoma City Housing Authority inspection program.
School Bond Advisory Board Policy
02:07:00A joint resolution with Independent School District Number 89 and the School Bond Advisory Board was approved, establishing a policy for allowing OKCPS to bid projects and/or utilize annual contracts for 2016 bond projects less than $50,000.
Salary Continuation for Firefighter Mark Bradley
02:10:00A resolution was approved for salary continuation for firefighter Mark Bradley.
Travel Reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher
02:12:00A resolution was approved for travel and reimbursement of travel-related expenses for Councilman Stonecipher to join the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber on their annual DC visit.
Charter Amendment for Council Member Qualifications
02:13:00A resolution was approved to propose an amendment to the City Charter regarding the qualifications for office for council members, allowing employees of other governmental entities to serve, to be placed on the July 9th ballot.
Upcoming Community Events
Margarita Festival
First annual event with food trucks, local bands, and family-friendly activities.
OKC Memorial Marathon 'Run to Remember'
19th annual marathon with a new finish line at Hudson and Sheridan in Myriad Gardens.
Girls State Tennis Tournament
Held at Will Rogers Tennis Center, Pat Murphy Drive temporarily one-way.
Boys State Tennis Tournament
Held at Will Rogers Tennis Center, Pat Murphy Drive temporarily one-way.
Cinco DeMayo Celebration
6th annual event by Scissortail Community Development, expecting thousands, with international presence.
March for Babies
Annual fundraising event at Myriad Gardens, 2.5-mile route, family-friendly activities.
One OKC
Fourth annual free family-friendly event on Northeast 23rd between Kellerman and Hood, highlighting Northeast OKC history and development.
Paseo Arts Festival
43rd annual festival on Memorial Day weekend, featuring over 100 artists, 52 performers, and a new spoken word stage.
75th Anniversary Revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church
Celebrating 75 years of a revival that began in 1944, bringing together people of different races. Kicking off at 11:30 AM at Tabernacle Baptist Church on 36th Street.
Financial Matters
Donation for Homelessness Strategy
Donation from the Inasmuch Foundation to fund a consultant for developing a homelessness strategy.
Section 108 Loan Program
Amendment to the consolidated plan to establish a Section 108 loan program, allowing the city to borrow up to five times its annual CDBG allocation (approx. $24 million).
Storm Shelter Activities Funding
Moving housing rehab funds to accommodate previously approved storm shelters.
Oklahoma City Housing Authority Inspection Program
Preloading CDBG unallocated funds to establish a new housing inspection program.
Street Resurfacing Project (Memorial Road)
A 2007 general obligation bond project for resurfacing Memorial Road in Ward 8.
Fiscal Year Budget Report (through March 31st)
Revenues are approximately $33 million in excess of expenditures, with more expenditures planned for the last quarter. Revenues are over target, and expenditures are under target.
Sales Tax Report (April)
Sales tax check for April showed about 4% growth, bringing the city about $10 million ahead of target. Underlying growth is around 3.7%, but a slowing trend is expected.
Budget Transfers Report
Quarterly report on administrative changes and movement of funds within and between departments.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One raised concerns about ADA issues, underage scooter usage, and a persistent nuisance individual near City Hall. The other inquired about the process for future charter changes and citizen input.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Road construction agreement (Item 7X) deferred for two weeks.
- Dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street (Item 9N) deferred for two weeks.
Deadlines
- Proposals for homelessness strategy consultant due May 8th.
- OG&E franchise agreement election on July 9th.
- Charter amendment for council member qualifications election on July 9th.
- Electrical Code public hearing on May 7th, final hearing May 14th.
- Alarm permits ordinance change public hearing on May 7th.
- Drainage and flood control ordinance change public hearing on May 7th, final hearing May 14th.
Watch For
- Negotiation and approval of homelessness strategy consultant contract in June.
- Further discussion on the road construction agreement (Item 7X) in two weeks.
- Further discussion on the dilapidated structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street (Item 9N) in two weeks.
- Potential committee for other charter changes by end of calendar year for 2020 general election ballot.
Announcements
- May is Police Appreciation Month.
- Richard Kitchen recognized as April 2019 Employee of the Month.
- Angela Dormeonni recognized as April 2019 Teacher of the Month.
- April 23rd-28th is Festival of the Arts Week.
- April is Monarch Month.
- Northeast 164th Street resurfacing and reconstruction from North Hiwassee to North Choctaw Road.
- Northeast 178th Street resurfacing from North 30th Road to North Peebly Road.
- April is National Minority Health Month; Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) recognized.
- Reverend E.W. Perry's historic significance and the 75th anniversary of the revival at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
- Kim Cooper Hart promoted for her work with neighborhoods.
- Discussion at Board of County Commissioners meeting tomorrow (9 AM at county building) regarding potential jail trust.
- Aubrey McDermott and Kenny King appointed as new Assistant City Managers.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with a prayer by Chaplain Charlie Phillips and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman James Greiner.
Police Appreciation Month Proclamation
Proclamation of May as Police Appreciation Month in Oklahoma City.
Employee of the Month Recognition
Recognition of Richard Kitchen as the April 2019 Employee of the Month.
Teacher of the Month Recognition
Recognition of Angela Dormeonni as the April 2019 Teacher of the Month.
Festival of the Arts Proclamation
Proclamation of April 23rd-28th as Festival of the Arts Week.
Monarch Month Proclamation
Proclamation of April as Monarch Month.
Journal of Council Proceedings (Items A and B)
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
Several items were requested to be deferred or struck from the agenda.
Revocable Permit with Margarita Mamas
Permit for the Margarita Festival on May 4th.
Revocable Permit with OKC National Memorial Foundation
Permit for the 2019 Memorial Marathon 'Run to Remember' on April 28th.
Revocable Permit with OKC Public Tennis LLC
Permit for the 2019 Girls and Boys State Tennis Tournaments.
Revocable Permit with Scissortail Community Development
Permit for the 2019 Cinco DeMayo celebration.
Revocable Permit with March of Dimes Foundation
Permit for the March for Babies event on May 4th.
Revocable Permit with Northeast OKC Renaissance
Permit for the One OKC event on May 18th.
Revocable Permit for Memorial Marathon (Housekeeping)
Another necessary permit for the Memorial Marathon.
Revocable Permit with Paseo Artist Association
Permit for the Paseo Arts Festival May 25th-27th.
Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-H
Items considered by the OCMFA.
Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-F
Items considered by the OCPPA.
Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Items A-C
Items considered by the OCEAT.
Consent Docket Item 7O
Item pulled from consent docket for separate vote.
Consent Docket Item 7W
Street resurfacing and reconstruction on Northeast 164th Street.
Consent Docket Item 7X
Agreement for road construction on a section line easement.
Consent Docket Item 7Y1
Resurfacing project on Memorial Road.
Consent Docket Item 7Y3
Street resurfacing on Northeast 178th Street.
Consent Docket Item 7AM6
Judgment to be approved.
Consent Docket (remaining items)
Approval of the remaining items on the consent docket.
Concurrence Docket Items A-H
Approval of items on the concurrence docket.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9A1
Rezoning at 90418 Northwest 122nd Street from AA to R1.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9A2
Rezoning at 11604 North I-35 Service Route from AA to I1.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9A3
Rezoning at 5904 Ranger Lane from R1 to I2.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9A4
Rezoning at 3617 Southwest 44th from C3 to SPUD 1105.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9A5
Rezoning at SPUD 1106.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9B1
Rezoning at 17600 Southeast 104th Street from AA to PUD 1709.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9B2
Rezoning at 11798 Southeast 119th Street from AA to PUD 1710.
Special Permit 9C1
Special permit to operate a light industrial use at 701 West Sheridan.
Special Permit 9C2
Special permit to operate a drinking establishment at 2829 West California.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9D
Closing the East 225 feet of Northwest 65th extending East from Chartel.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9E
Calling a special election on July 9th to amend the OG&E franchise agreement.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9F
Related to the OG&E franchise agreement election.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9G
Related to the OG&E franchise agreement election.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9H
Ordinance change related to parklets.
Public Hearing 9I1
Public hearing for an ordinance change related to the Electrical Code.
Public Hearing 9I2
Public hearing for a resolution declaring the need for adoption of the National Electrical Code.
Public Hearing 9J
Public hearing for an ordinance change related to alarm permits.
Ordinance Introduction 9K
Introduction of an ordinance change related to drainage and flood control (FEMA flood maps).
Public Hearing 9L1
Public hearing regarding the assessment role for the street improvement assessment district in SilverHawk Phase 1.
Resolution 9L2
Adopting and confirming an assessment role for the street improvement assessment district in SilverHawk Phase 1.
Public Hearing 9M1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures.
Resolution 9M2
Declaring structures as dilapidated.
Public Hearing 9N1
Public hearing regarding dilapidated structures in the Historic Preservation Landmark District.
Resolution 9N2
Declaring a structure at 935 Northeast 17th Street as dilapidated.
Public Hearing 9O1
Public hearing regarding unsecured structures.
Resolution 9O2
Declaring structures as unsecured.
Public Hearing 9P1
Public hearing regarding abandoned buildings.
Resolution 9P2
Declaring buildings as abandoned.
Resolution 9Q
Amending the 2018-2019 consolidated plan and fourth action year plan to HUD.
Resolution 9R
Joint resolution with OKCPS and School Bond Advisory Board establishing a policy for 2016 bond projects.
Resolution 9S1
Approving salary continuation for firefighter Mark Bradley.
Request 9T
Request to enter into executive session regarding Wandick v. City.
Claim 9U1
Claim recommended for denial.
Claims 9V1 A-N
Claims recommended for approval.
Resolution 11A
Approving travel and reimbursement for Councilman Stonecipher.
Resolution 11B
Proposing an amendment to the Charter regarding council member qualifications.
Resolution 11C
Related to the proposed Charter amendment.
City Manager Reports 12
Presentation of city council priorities, fiscal year budget report, sales tax report, and budget transfers report.
Claims and Payroll 12C
Claims and payroll report.
Citizens to be Heard 13
Public comments from Joy Riordan and John Pettis.