Meeting Summary
The City Council meeting included several significant recognitions, with Councilwoman Meg Salyer being honored for her 11 years of service and Councilman Ed Shadid for his 8 years. Key discussions revolved around the ongoing streetlight issues, including copper theft and conversion to LED, and the financial implications of the First National Center redevelopment project. The council also approved various revocable permits for community events and addressed several financial matters.
Key Decisions & Votes
Resolution Honoring Councilwoman Meg Salyer
00:05:00A resolution was passed to thank and commend Councilwoman Meg Salyer for her 11 years of dedicated service to Ward 6 and the City of Oklahoma City, highlighting her extensive community involvement and achievements.
Resolution Honoring Councilman Ed Shadid
01:38:00A resolution was passed to thank and commend Councilman Ed Shadid for his 8 years of dedicated service to Ward 2 and the City of Oklahoma City, recognizing his advocacy for public safety, health, and transparency.
Appointment of Vice Mayor
00:27:00Larry McAtee was appointed to serve as Vice Mayor for the six-month period beginning April 9th.
US Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting Travel Reimbursement
00:27:50A resolution was approved for the Mayor's travel and reimbursement of expenses to attend the US Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 28th to July 1st.
Revocable Permit for Walk MS Oklahoma City
00:30:00A joint revocable permit with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was approved to hold the Walk MS Oklahoma City event on March 30th at Route 66 Park.
Revocable Permit for Festival of the Arts 2019
00:32:00A revocable permit was approved for the Arts Council of Oklahoma City to hold the Festival of the Arts 2019, scheduled to open one month from the meeting date.
Revocable Permit for Starlight Supper
00:35:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Downtown OKC Partnership to hold the Starlight Supper on Thursday, April 11th, on Park Avenue, benefiting public art and placemaking projects.
Revocable Permit for 4200 Northwestern Block Party (St. Baldrick's)
00:37:00A revocable right-of-way use permit was approved for Leslie Supperclub to hold the 4200 Northwestern Block Party on March 31st, benefiting St. Baldrick's pediatric cancer research.
Closing Alley in Maywood Addition
00:44:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to close a portion of an alley in Block 32 of Maywood Addition to consolidate property for additional development.
Closing South 950 feet of Gilson Way
00:45:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to close the South 950 feet of Gilson Way, extending south from Southwest 29th, for Hobby Lobby's future transportation building plans.
Closing Easement at 10708 and 10709 NW 20th Street
00:46:00An ordinance was approved on final hearing to close an easement located at 10708 and 10709 Northwest 20th Street, with no protests and unanimous Planning Commission approval.
Special Permit for Automotive Sales at 3121 North May
00:47:00A special permit was approved to allow automotive sales in the C3 community commercial district at 3121 North May, with an agreement for the applicant to build a six-foot wooden fence.
Ordinance Amendment for Motorized Scooter Definition
00:49:00An ordinance amendment relating to the definition of motorized scooter was approved on final consideration after previous presentations and a public hearing.
Removing Metered Parking on West Main near Broadway
00:49:50An ordinance was approved on final hearing to change metered parking to a commercial loading zone on the Northside of West Main near Broadway, as requested by BOK Park Plaza.
First National Center Redevelopment Project Economic Development Agreement
01:00:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust was approved, outlining the economic development agreement for the First National Center redevelopment project, including a potential loan of up to $25 million.
Authorization of Indebtedness for First National Center
01:12:00A resolution was approved authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust for up to $25.5 million to support the First National Center project.
Incurrence of Indebtedness by Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
01:13:00A resolution was approved authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust, issuing a sales tax revenue note series 2019 for $10,030,000 to support their capital plan.
Declaring Structures Dilapidated
01:16:00A resolution was approved declaring several structures as dilapidated following a public hearing.
Declaring Structures Unsecured
01:25:00A resolution was approved declaring several structures as unsecured following a public hearing.
Declaring Buildings Abandoned
01:26:00A resolution was approved declaring several buildings as abandoned following a public hearing.
Update to Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program
01:27:00A resolution was approved adopting the December 2018 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan, including new street resurfacing projects and methodology enhancements.
Allocation of Better Streets Safer City Sales Tax Funds
01:30:00A resolution was approved allocating approximately $15.2 million in Better Streets Safer City sales tax funds for additional projects.
Confession of Judgment in Campbell V. City of OKC
01:31:00A resolution was approved authorizing a municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Campbell V. City of OKC.
Representation for Robert Varney in Dawson V. City of OKC
01:36:00A joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority was approved, authorizing Collins Horne and Wagner to represent municipal employee Robert Varney in the case Dawson V. City of OKC.
Claims Recommended for Denial
01:37:00Claims recommended for denial were approved, with one item deferred for future discussion.
Claims Recommended for Approval
01:38:00Claims recommended for approval were passed.
Award of Purchase for GEO Limited Tax Bonds (Gold Sale)
02:29:00The award of purchase for $30 million in City of OKC GEO Limited Tax Bonds was approved, with a final interest rate of 3.25%.
Issuance of GEO Limited Tax Bonds (Gold Sale)
02:30:00An ordinance with an emergency clause was approved for the issuance of GEO Limited Tax Bonds in the sum of $30 million.
Award of Purchase for GEO Bonds (Tax-Exempt)
02:31:00The award of purchase for $75,655,000 in City of OKC GEO Bonds, Series 2019, was approved, with an interest rate of 2.88%.
Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Tax-Exempt)
02:32:00An ordinance with an emergency clause was approved for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the sum of $75,655,000.
Upcoming Community Events
Litter Blitz 2019
Annual community cleanup effort by Oklahoma City Beautiful and the City of Oklahoma City. Volunteers can register at OKCBeautiful.com.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Campaign by Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma, Parent Promise, and Exchange Clubs to raise awareness. Citizens are encouraged to wear blue on Friday, April 5th.
Walk MS Oklahoma City
One-mile and three-mile walk at Route 66 Park to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis. Site opens at 8:30 AM, walk starts at 10:00 AM.
Festival of the Arts 2019
53rd annual event featuring 144 artists and 30 food vendors, held at Bicentennial Park. Officials luncheon on opening day.
Starlight Supper
Five-course dinner with local chefs on Park Avenue (between Robinson and Harvey) benefiting downtown public art projects. Tickets sold out in five minutes.
St. Baldrick's 4200 Northwestern Block Party
17th annual event at BZDs to raise money for pediatric cancer research, having raised over $1.5 million and shaved 1,600 heads.
Northeast Developers Conference
Held at the Gene Rainbolt School of Business in the Innovation District, discussing ideas for the northeast community.
How to do Business with the City of Oklahoma City
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Zoo Education Center.
Financial Matters
Refunding of GEO Bonds (Taxable Series 2008)
Refinancing of general obligation limited tax bonds from 2007 and 2010 issuances, estimated to save $1.28 million in net present value over 11 years.
Refunding of GEO Bonds (Tax-Exempt Series 2009)
Refinancing of general obligation bonds from the 2009 bond issue, estimated to save $2.5 million in net present value over 11 years.
First National Center Redevelopment Project Incentive
Incentive package for the First National Center tower project (hotel and apartments), including a potential loan of up to $25 million from the city, structured to minimize city exposure.
Oklahoma City Zoological Trust Sales Tax Revenue Note
Issuance of a sales tax revenue note to help the zoo with its capital plan, with a 3.02% rate for 15 years.
GEO Limited Tax Bonds (Gold Sale)
Sale of $30 million from the 2017 gold bond authorization, with a final interest rate of 3.25%.
GEO Bonds (Tax-Exempt Infrastructure Bonds)
Sale of $75.6 million in regular tax-exempt infrastructure bonds, with a 2.88% interest rate. This completes the sale of the 2007 authorization.
March Sales Tax Report
General fund sales tax was down 2% from last year, and 4% below target due to reallocations. Use tax remains strong, keeping combined sales and use tax ahead of target.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke during the public comments section. One expressed concerns about the lack of streetlights, particularly in downtown and on Oklahoma Boulevard, and questioned the city's priorities given the focus on downtown projects while other areas suffer. The other speaker addressed the resolution regarding the Daniel Holtzclaw case, arguing that the proposed compensation for the victim was insufficient and a 'slap in the face'.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9t1d (claim for denial) - deferred for two weeks for discussion with municipal counselor's office.
- Item 9o1d (unsecured structure at 1406 West Park Place) - deferred to next meeting for re-notification and further investigation.
- Item 9o1g (unsecured structure at 3610 Spring Lake Drive) - deferred to next meeting for re-notification and further investigation.
- Item 9p1e (abandoned building at 1406 West Park Place) - deferred to next meeting for re-notification and further investigation.
- Item 9p1g (abandoned building at 5420 Rockwood Avenue) - deferred to next meeting for re-notification and further investigation.
- Item 9p1h (abandoned building at 3610 Spring Lake Drive) - deferred to next meeting for re-notification and further investigation.
Deadlines
- RFP for First National Center debt to be launched tomorrow (March 27th), with proposals due May 1st.
- Closing for First National Center debt targeted for June 12th.
- Closing for GEO bond sales (taxable and tax-exempt) on May 7th.
- Streetlight repairs for copper theft and damaged infrastructure anticipated to be completed by summer 2019 (August for copper theft).
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential final consideration of the police department ordinance amendment (Chapter 43) at the next meeting.
- Public hearing on April 9th and final hearing on April 23rd for the ordinance relating to Motor Vehicles, traffic, and general schedule of fees regarding parklets.
- Additional amendments to the Better Streets Safer City implementation plan in 2019.
- Continued monitoring of sales tax growth due to recent decline.
- Weekly meetings between OG&E and city staff to address streetlight issues.
Announcements
- Women's History Month declared in Oklahoma City.
- Councilwoman Meg Salyer honored for 11 years of service.
- Councilman Ed Shadid honored for 8 years of service.
- Litter Blitz 2019 proclaimed for April.
- Child Abuse Prevention Month proclaimed for April.
- Northeast Developers Conference held in the Innovation District.
- How to do Business with the City of Oklahoma City event on April 2nd.
Agenda Summary
Items from the Office of the Mayor
Beginning with honoring departing council members, specifically Councilwoman Salyer.
Resolution Honoring Councilwoman Meg Salyer
Resolution thanking and commending Margaret S. 'Meg' Salyer for 11 years of dedicated service as Ward 6 Council Member.
Notification of Larry McAtee to serve as Vice Mayor
Notification for the six-month period beginning April 9, 2019.
Resolution approving travel and reimbursement for Mayor to attend US Conference of Mayors annual meeting
Annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 28 to July 1.
Journal of Council Proceedings
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
Requests for Uncontested Continuances
City Manager presented several items for striking or deferral.
Revocable Permit with Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust and National Multiple Sclerosis Society
To hold the Walk MS Oklahoma City event on March 30, 2019, at Route 66 Park.
Revocable Permit with Arts Council of Oklahoma City
To hold the Festival of the Arts 2019.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Downtown OKC Partnership
To hold Starlight Supper on Thursday, April 11, 2019, on Park Avenue.
Revocable Right-of-Way Use Permit with Leslie Supperclub
To hold 4200 Northwestern Block Party on March 31, 2019.
OCMFA Items A through H
Various items for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items A through C
Various items for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority.
OC Environmental Assistance Trust Items A and B
Various items for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Consent Docket
Approval of multiple routine items.
Concurrence Docket
Approval of multiple routine items.
Ordinance on final hearing closing a portion of an alley in Block 32 of Maywood Addition
To consolidate property for additional development.
Ordinance on final hearing closing the South 950 feet of Gilson Way
Extending south from Southwest 29th, east of South Council.
Ordinance on final hearing closing an easement located at 10708 and 10709 Northwest 20th Street
No protests and unanimous Planning Commission approval.
Ordinance on final hearing to permit automotive sales in the C3 community commercial district at 3121 North May
Deferred from March 12th, with an agreement for a fence.
Ordinance on final hearing amending Chapter 49 relating to the definition of motorized scooter
Third of three meetings for consideration.
Ordinance on final hearing removing metered parking on Northside of West Main near Broadway
To change metered parking to a commercial loading zone.
Public hearing regarding ordinance relating to the Police Department
Amends Chapter 43, presentation at last meeting.
Ordinance being introduced today relating to Motor Vehicles and traffic and general schedule of fees regarding parklets
Set for public hearing April 9th and final hearing April 23rd.
Public hearing regarding the refunding of certain outstanding portions of the city's GEO bonds
Regarding taxable Series 2008 bonds.
Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of certain GEO bonds
Related to the refunding of taxable Series 2008 bonds.
Public hearing regarding the refunding of certain outstanding portions of the city's general obligation bond series 2009
For interest cost savings.
Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of GEO refunding bonds
Related to the refunding of tax-exempt Series 2009 bonds.
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust approving the First National Center redevelopment project economic development agreement
Outlines requirements for the tower project, including potential loan and safeguards.
Resolution authorizing incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
For up to $25.5 million for the First National Center project.
Resolution approving the incurrence of indebtedness by the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust
Issuing its sales tax revenue note series 2019 for $10,030,000.
Public hearing regarding the dilapidated structures
Except for one item struck at the beginning of the meeting.
Resolution declaring that the structures are dilapidated
Following the public hearing.
Public hearing regarding the unsecured structures
Except for items struck at the beginning of the meeting.
Resolution declaring that the structures are unsecured
Following the public hearing.
Public hearing on the abandoned buildings
Except for items struck at the beginning of the meeting.
Resolution declaring that the buildings are abandoned
Following the public hearing.
Resolution adopting a December 2018 update to the Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program project implementation plan
Second amendment to the plan, including new street resurfacing projects and methodology enhancements.
Resolution approving an allocation of Better Streets Safer City sales tax funds
Allocation of approximately $15.2 million for additional projects.
Resolution authorizing a municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Campbell V. City of OKC
Related to a legal case.
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority authorizing Collins Horne and Wagner to represent municipal employee Robert Varney in the case Dawson V. City of OKC
Related to a legal case.
Claims recommended for denial
Except for item 91D which was deferred.
Claims recommended for approval
Routine approval of claims.
Resolution Honoring Councilman Ed Shadid
Resolution thanking and commending Dr. Edward Shadid for 8 years of dedicated service as Ward 2 Council Member.
Award of purchase of the $30 million City of OKC GEO Limited Tax Bonds
Part of the 2017 gold bond authorization.
Ordinance on final hearing with an emergency providing for the issuance of GEO limited tax bonds in the sum of $30 million
Related to the gold bond sale.
Award of purchase of the $75,655,000 City of OKC GEO Bond Series 2019
Regular tax-exempt infrastructure bonds.
Ordinance on final hearing providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of $75,655,000 by the City of Oklahoma City
Related to the tax-exempt infrastructure bonds.
City Manager Reports
Included updates on streetlight issues, copper theft, and the March sales tax report.
Citizens to be Heard
Opportunity for citizens to address the council.