April 9, 2019 City Council Meeting

James Cooper (Ward 2), David Greenwell (Ward 5), Jobeth Hammond (Ward 6), and Marc Stonecipher (Ward 8) were officially sworn into their respective council positions.

Anthony Carvin Jr. was appointed to the Citizens Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board, a recommendation by Councilman James Cooper.

Councilman Marc Stonecipher was appointed to the MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board, replacing Councilwoman Nice whose term had ended.

A revocable permit was approved for OneWorld Lantern Festival LLC to hold the Oklahoma City OneWorld Lantern Festival 2019.

A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for the Southwest 29th Business Improvement District Association to hold the Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival.

The special permit renewal with Flat Tire Kitchen for paddleboard services was approved, with an amendment to exclude Lake Stanley Draper from the agreement. The item will be resubmitted to the Water Trust for the modified agreement.

A special permit was approved for a company to provide sailboat cruising services on Lake Hefner, enhancing recreational experiences.

The final acceptance for the construction of the MAPS 3 streetcar main line was approved, noting the project's success in schedule, budget, and safety.

A resolution adopting the preliminary report on the MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue reconstruction project was approved, with discussion on the roundabout design and bike lanes.

A resolution authorizing negotiations with the YMCA for the operation of the fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center was approved, with a focus on a South Oklahoma City location.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 115 Southeast 26th Street from R-4 and I-1 to I-2 and I-1 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 1919 Northwest 30th Street from R-1 to R-2 was approved for a duplex development.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 424 North Phillips Avenue from R-3, C-4, I-2, and I-3 to PUD 1700 was approved for a mixed-use development, preserving the Jewel Theater and Charles Working building.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 6001 South Council from AA to PUD 1705 was approved for a trucking facility, with modifications to address neighborhood concerns.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 16201 North Rockwell from AA to PUD 1706 was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 11060 Northwest 23rd from PUD 153 to PUD 1707 was approved for a high school expansion including a football field.

An ordinance on final hearing to rezone 3728 Northwest 9th from SPUD 979 to SPUD 1103 was approved for an electrical construction company building.

A special permit to construct a telecommunications tower in the R-4 general residential and Stockyard City transitional development overlay districts was approved.

An ordinance on final hearing regarding the disposition of property was approved, following a previous presentation by Chief City.

An ordinance to update the electrical code to the 2017 National Electric Code with amendments, including the allowance of aluminum conductors, was introduced.

A resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code was approved.

An ordinance related to alarm permits, previously explained by Chief City, was introduced.

A resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated was approved.

A resolution declaring the structure at 711 Northwest 22nd in an HP Landmark District as dilapidated was approved.

A resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured was approved.

A resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned was approved, with specific mention of a property at 2712 Northwest 46th Street that had been a source of neighborhood concern.

A resolution approving revisions to police policies, including gender-neutral language and clarification for K9 officer vehicle use, was approved.

A resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Eric Thompson during his rehabilitation was approved.

A joint resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment against the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority for $60,000 in the case of Palacios versus the City of Oklahoma City was approved.

Claims recommended for denial, excluding item C which was deferred for further review, were denied.

All claims recommended for approval were approved.

False Alarm Management Program

The new contract with Cry Wolf by Superion will cost 27% of alarm revenue, but is expected to increase compliance and reduce false alarms, ultimately recovering costs.

MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue Reconstruction

The current estimated budget for the reconstruction project, extending from I-40 bridge to Southwest Third Street.

Better Streets Safer City Program

A temporary sales tax program over 27 months, with 96 million dollars received, 43 million encumbered, and 10 million expended as of December 31st, 2018.

First National Bank TIF District Loan

Discussion regarding a loan from TIF district funds for the First National Bank project, with the city borrowing against future tax revenue and personal guarantees from developers.

Claims Recommended for Approval

Various claims were recommended for and received approval.

Invocation

Invocation from Pastor JL Mitchell of Tabitha Baptist Church.

Office of the Mayor - Swearing-in Ceremonies

Swearing-in of new council members: James Cooper (Ward 2), David Greenwell (Ward 5), Jobeth Hammond (Ward 6), and Marc Stonecipher (Ward 8).

Office of the Mayor - Appointment of Anthony Carvin Jr.

Appointment of Anthony Carvin Jr. to the Citizens Capital Improvement Sales Tax Advisory Board.

Office of the Mayor - Appointment of Marc Stonecipher

Appointment of Councilman Marc Stonecipher to the MAPS 3 Citizen Advisory Board.

Journal of Council Proceedings

Approval of items A and B from the Journal of Council Proceedings.

Requests for Uncontested Continuances

Striking of several items from the agenda related to dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned structures, and a claim recommended for denial.

Revocable Permit with OneWorld Lantern Festival LLC

Revocable permit for the Oklahoma City OneWorld Lantern Festival 2019.

Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Southwest 29th Business Improvement District Association

Permit to hold Southwest 29th Street Children's Day Festival Dia del Nino on April 14th.

Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority (OCMFA) Items A-D

Approval of items A through D for the OCMFA.

Oklahoma City Public Property Authority (OCPPA) Items A-D

Approval of items A through D for the OCPPA.

Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust (OCEAT) Claims and Payroll

Approval of claims and payroll for the OCEAT.

Consent Docket

Approval of the consent docket, including a presentation on the false alarm permits program and a special permit renewal with Flat Tire Kitchen (excluding Lake Stanley Draper).

Consent Docket - Item 7b (False Alarm Permits Program)

Presentation on the false alarm permits program and contract with Cry Wolf by Superion.

Consent Docket - Item 7u (ODOT Project State Highway 4)

Discussion on the ODOT project on State Highway 4 (Piedmont Road) for safety improvements.

Consent Docket - Item 7x (Resolution Adopting March 2019 Update to Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program)

Presentation on the March 2019 update to the Better Streets Safer City program, adding 42.9 million dollars in projects.

Consent Docket - Item 7ab (Special Permit Renewal with Flat Tire Kitchen)

Discussion and amendment to exclude Lake Stanley Draper from the special permit renewal for paddleboard services.

Consent Docket - Item 7ac (Special Permit with Sail Lake Hefner)

Discussion on a special permit for sailboat cruising services on Lake Hefner.

Consent Docket - Item 7as (MAPS 3 Streetcar Final Acceptance)

Presentation and approval of final acceptance for the MAPS 3 streetcar main line construction.

Consent Docket - Item 7au (Resolution Approving Preliminary Report on MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue Reconstruction)

Presentation and approval of the preliminary report on MAPS 3 South Robinson Avenue reconstruction.

Consent Docket - Item 7aw (YMCA Presentation for MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center)

Presentation by the YMCA on their proposal for the fourth MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center.

Concurrence Docket

Approval of items A through T on the concurrence docket, with an amendment to item E's dollar amount.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 115 Southeast 26th Street

Rezoning from R-4 and I-1 to I-2 and I-1.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 1919 Northwest 30th Street

Rezoning from R-1 to R-2.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 424 North Phillips Avenue

Rezoning from R-3, C-4, I-2, and I-3 to PUD 1700.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 6001 South Council

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1705.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 16201 North Rockwell

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1706.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11060 Northwest 23rd

Rezoning from PUD 153 to PUD 1707.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 3728 Northwest 9th

Rezoning from SPUD 979 to SPUD 1103.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 17600 Southeast 104th Street

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1709.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - 11798 Southeast 119th Street

Rezoning from AA to PUD 1710.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Special Permit for Telecommunications Tower

Special permit to construct a telecommunications tower in R-4 and Stockyard City transitional development overlay districts.

Ordinance on Final Hearing - Disposition of Property

Ordinance regarding the disposition of property.

Public Hearing - Ordinance Related to Motor Vehicles and Traffic (Parklet Ordinance)

Public hearing for an ordinance related to motor vehicles, traffic, and general schedule of fees (parklet ordinance amendment).

Ordinance to be Introduced - Electrical Code Update

Introduction of an ordinance to update the electrical code to the 2017 National Electric Code with amendments.

Resolution Declaring Need for Electrical Code Adoption

Resolution declaring the need for the adoption of the National Electrical Code.

Ordinance to be Introduced - Alarm Permits

Introduction of an ordinance related to alarm permits.

Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structures

Public hearing regarding listed dilapidated structures.

Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures

Resolution declaring listed structures as dilapidated.

Public Hearing - Dilapidated Structure in HP Landmark District

Public hearing regarding a dilapidated structure at 711 Northwest 22nd.

Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structure in HP Landmark District

Resolution declaring the structure at 711 Northwest 22nd as dilapidated.

Public Hearing - Unsecured Structures

Public hearing regarding listed unsecured structures.

Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures

Resolution declaring listed structures as unsecured.

Public Hearing - Abandoned Buildings

Public hearing regarding listed abandoned buildings.

Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings

Resolution declaring listed buildings as abandoned.

Resolution Approving Revisions of Police Policies

Resolution approving revisions to police policies.

Resolution Approving Request for Salary Continuation for Lieutenant Eric Thompson

Resolution approving salary continuation for Lieutenant Eric Thompson.

Joint Resolution Authorizing Municipal Counselor to Confess Judgment

Joint resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment against the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.

Claims Recommended for Denial

Claims recommended for denial (excluding item C).

Claims Recommended for Approval

Claims recommended for approval.

Items from Council - Executive Session

Motion to enter executive session to obtain legal advice.

City Manager Reports - Better Streets Annual Report

Presentation of the first annual report for the Better Streets Safer City program.

City Manager Reports - Oklahoma City Dodgers Update

Presentation by Michael Burns on the Oklahoma City Dodgers' stakeholder report and community initiatives.

Citizens to be Heard

Opportunity for citizens to address the council on various topics.