Meeting Summary
The city council meeting covered a wide range of topics, including economic development updates, various rezonings, and financial matters. Key decisions included the approval of several economic development projects and rezonings, while one medical marijuana dispensary application was denied. The meeting also featured discussions on historic preservation and community concerns regarding new developments.
Key Decisions & Votes
Appointment of Samuel Merchant to Board of Adjustment
00:20:00Reappointment of Samuel Merchant to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment.
Journal of Council Proceedings
00:20:40Approval of items A and B related to the Journal of Council Proceedings.
Uncontested Continuances
00:21:10Approval of various uncontested continuances for agenda items, including rezonings and dilapidated/unsecured structures.
OCMFA Items A-F
00:26:50Approval of all items A through F for the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items A-D
00:27:50Approval of all items A through D for the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, including the trade-in of electric golf carts.
OCEA Trust Items A-C
00:29:40Approval of all items A through C for the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Artist in Residence Program
00:31:50Approval of the Artist in Residence program, featuring Erica Bonavita, to display art in City Hall from March 1st through the end of the calendar year.
Artwork at Bennett Center
00:35:00Approval of the 'Virgo' artwork by Cliff Garten for the Bennett Event Center at the fairgrounds, inspired by the Oklahoma sky and Canadian River.
Economic Development Agreement with Amazon (AK)
00:40:00Approval of a $1.7 million performance-based incentive for Amazon's 2.65 million square foot facility, contingent on job creation and capital investment, with a 8-1 vote.
TIF 2 Funds for Santa Fe Garage (AL)
00:45:00Approval of an additional $250,000 in TIF 2 funds for improvements at the Santa Fe Garage, to complete the UCO downtown campus project.
Hudson Avenue Project Infrastructure Reimbursement (AN)
00:50:00Approval of $120,000 in infrastructure reimbursement funds for the Hudson Avenue project due to unforeseen water main and sewer line issues.
General Obligation Bond Sales and Refinancing (AP, AQ, AR, AS)
00:55:00Approval of resolutions for the annual GO Bond sales (AP, AQ) and refinancing of previous bonds (AR, AS) to achieve savings and complete the 2007 authorization.
Affordable Housing Funds for Page Woods (AM)
01:05:00Approval of a $1 million allocation for the third phase of the Page Woods project, dedicating 34 units (30%) for workforce housing at 70-80% of area median income.
Concurrence Docket Items A-L
01:07:00Approval of all items on the concurrence docket, including a consultant study for silt removal from Lake Overholser.
Rezoning 201 Northeast 13th Street (9A2)
01:09:00Rezoning from R3 to O1 to permit a law office, with the applicant promising to be a good neighbor.
Rezoning 10801 West Garnett (9A3)
01:10:00Rezoning from I1 to I2 to permit an auto dealership.
Rezoning 13640 North Council Road (9A4)
01:10:40Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1696, unanimously passed at the Planning Commission.
Rezoning 1305 Northwestern Avenue (9A5)
01:11:20Rezoning from SPUD 972 and R3 to SPUD 1092 for an On-Cue convenience store, approved with a 8-1 vote after extensive discussion and citizen comments.
Rezoning 1111 Northeast 63rd Street (9A6)
01:34:00Application to rezone from R1 to SPUD 1093 to permit an office and medical marijuana dispensary was denied 8-1 due to neighborhood opposition to commercialization.
Rezoning 6620 North Sooner Road (9A7)
01:46:00Rezoning from AA to SPUD 1096, approved without discussion.
Rezoning 1117 Northwest 15th (9A8)
01:46:40Rezoning from R3 to SPUD 1097 for infill development, approved by the Planning Commission with no protests.
Rezoning 1515 North Portland (9A9)
01:47:20Rezoning from C3 and O1 to SPUD 1099, approved without discussion.
Westbury Drive PUD Amendment (9B1 & 9B2)
01:50:00Approval of an amendment to the master design statement and an ordinance on final hearing to rezone 2101 Westbury Drive from PUD 1629 to PUD 1701 for a Senior Living project.
Rezoning 2222 Northeast 27th Street (9C1 & 9C2)
01:54:00Approval of an amendment to the master design statement and an ordinance on final hearing to rezone from R1 to SPUD 1101 for an organic produce, herb, flower, and egg production facility with Langston University involvement.
Rezoning 9816 Southwest 89th Street (9D)
01:55:40Ordinance on final hearing to rezone from AA to SPUD 1064 was sent back to the Planning Commission for further review.
Closing and Vacating Easement at 615 North Classen (9E)
01:56:40Approval of an ordinance to close and vacate an easement to allow for a building addition for the new Oklahoma City Public Schools administration building.
Special Permit for Commercial Blood Center (9F)
01:58:00Approval of a special permit to operate a commercial blood center in the C3 commercial district at 4275 Northwest 63rd.
Ordinance on Motorized Scooter Definition (9G)
01:59:00Introduction of an ordinance to add a definition for motorized scooters to city ordinance, aligning with state law, for future regulation.
Dilapidated Structures (9H1 & 9H2)
02:01:00Resolution declaring several structures dilapidated after a public hearing.
Unsecured Structures (9I1 & 9I2)
02:01:50Resolution declaring several structures unsecured after a public hearing.
Abandoned Buildings (9J1 & 9J2)
02:02:30Resolution declaring several buildings abandoned after a public hearing.
Amendment to 2009 International Fire Code (9K)
02:03:00Resolution declaring the need to amend Chapter 5, Section 506.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code regarding the issuance of key boxes to emergency services.
Sardis Lake Settlement Agreement (9L1)
02:07:00Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing the execution of the conformed settlement agreement with the state, Choctaw Nation, Chickasaw Nation, and Aqua regarding Sardis Lake.
Confess Judgment - Accuracy City of OKC (9M1)
02:12:00Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Accuracy v. City of OKC.
Confess Judgment - Lancaster V City of OKC (9N1)
02:12:30Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Lancaster v. City of OKC.
Confess Judgment - Lucas V City of OKC (9O1)
02:13:00Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Lucas v. City of OKC.
Confess Judgment - Russell V City of OKC (9P1)
02:13:30Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability in the case of Russell v. City of OKC.
Executive Session - Campbell V City of OKC (9Q)
02:14:00Motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications regarding Campbell v. City of OKC.
Executive Session - Hilltop V OKC (9R)
02:14:40Motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications regarding Hilltop v. OKC.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9S1)
02:15:20Denial of claims A through C as recommended.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10A1)
02:16:00Approval of claims A through Q as recommended.
Ordinance on Noise Engine Brakes (11A)
02:17:00Adoption of an ordinance relating to noise from engine brakes (Jake brakes) to provide relief in certain areas.
Upcoming Community Events
Rare Disease Day
Recognized globally, highlighting rare diseases affecting 1 in 10 Americans, with over 90% lacking FDA-approved treatments.
Socks to Them Campaign
Homeless Alliance and Oklahoma City Employee Association campaign encouraging sock and toiletry donations to the homeless.
Meeting at Prospect Baptist Church
6 PM, topics include Northeast duplexes, Match 3 Advisory Board, Parks commissioner, fire department recruitment, and Restore OKC.
How to Do Business with the City
9 AM at the Zoo Education Building (rescheduled from a snow day).
Oklahoma is Black Exhibit
Oklahoma Contemporary highlighting Northeast Oklahoma City.
Black Space Oklahoma Storytelling Project
At Page Woodson, featuring stories from elders Dr. George Henderson and Ms. Anita Arnold.
Financial Matters
Economic Development Agreement with Amazon
Performance-based incentive for Amazon's new facility, contingent on job creation and capital investment.
TIF 2 Funds for Santa Fe Garage
Additional funds for improvements at the Santa Fe Garage for the UCO downtown campus project.
Hudson Avenue Project Infrastructure Reimbursement
Partial reimbursement for water main and sewer line infrastructure improvements.
General Obligation Bond Sales (AP)
First sale from the 2017 authorization for economic development, to be sold as taxable bonds.
General Obligation Bond Sales (AQ)
Sale for tax-exempt infrastructure projects, completing the 2007 authorization.
Refinancing of GO Bonds (AR)
Refinancing of approximately $19 million in GO bonds from 2008 and 2010 for an estimated savings of $1.2 million.
Refinancing of 2009 GO Bonds (AS)
Refinancing of approximately $25 million in 2009 GO bonds for an estimated savings of $2.4 million.
Affordable Housing Funds for Page Woods
Allocation for the third phase of the Page Woods project, supporting workforce housing.
February Sales and Use Tax Report
Use tax collections continue to be strong, while sales tax growth slowed to 1.7% in February.
Public Comments
Public comments were primarily focused on the proposed On-Cue convenience store rezoning, with residents expressing concerns about traffic, noise, and the impact on residential properties, while a local business owner supported the project for its potential to improve the area. Another significant topic was the medical marijuana dispensary rezoning, which faced strong opposition from the neighborhood due to concerns about commercialization and safety. Citizens also spoke about historic preservation and the location of a proposed senior wellness center.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Item 9B (resolution regarding the Brockway Center) deferred to March 12th.
Deadlines
- March 1st, 2019: Execution of the conformed Sardis Lake settlement agreement.
- March 12th: Public hearing for the motorized scooter definition ordinance.
- March 26th: Final adoption for the motorized scooter definition ordinance.
- March 26th: GO Bond sales for AP and AQ.
Watch For
- Discussion on historic preservation, including landmarking First Christian Church.
- Consideration of City Charter amendments regarding federal/state employee council service and council salaries.
- Review of the initiative petition process.
- Further discussions on the location of the Northeast Senior Wellness Center.
- Updates on retail development strategies, particularly in underserved areas.
Announcements
- Councilman Greenwell's birthday.
- Rare Disease Day on Thursday, February 28th.
- Socks to Them campaign by the Homeless Alliance and Oklahoma City Employee Association.
- Birthday wishes to former councilwoman Willa Johnson.
- Meeting at Prospect Baptist Church on March 5th at 6 PM.
- Rescheduled 'How to Do Business with the City' event on April 2nd at 9 AM at the Zoo Education Building.
- Oklahoma is Black exhibit at Oklahoma Contemporary.
- Black Space Oklahoma Storytelling Project at Page Woodson this Saturday.
Agenda Summary
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Opening of the meeting with a prayer by Pastor Ray Douglas and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Todd Stowe.
Economic Development Update from Roy Williams
Presentation by Roy Williams, President of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, on legislative agenda, workforce shortages, economic activity, and major announcements.
Appointment of Samuel Merchant to Board of Adjustment
Reappointment of Samuel Merchant to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment.
Journal of Council Proceedings (A & B)
Approval of the minutes from previous council proceedings.
Request for Uncontested Continuances
Approval of continuances for various agenda items, including a rezoning, and striking several dilapidated, unsecured, and abandoned property items.
OCMFA Items A-F
Consideration and approval of items related to the Oklahoma City Municipal Facilities Authority.
OCPPA Items A-D
Consideration and approval of items related to the Oklahoma City Public Property Authority, including the trade-in of electric golf carts.
OCEA Trust Items A-C
Consideration and approval of items related to the Oklahoma City Environmental Assistance Trust.
Artist in Residence Program (7P)
Presentation and approval of the Artist in Residence program, featuring Erica Bonavita, to display art in City Hall.
Artwork at Bennett Center (7Q)
Presentation and approval of the 'Virgo' artwork by Cliff Garten for the Bennett Event Center at the fairgrounds.
Economic Development Agreement with Amazon (7AK)
Presentation and approval of a $1.7 million performance-based incentive for Amazon's new facility.
TIF 2 Funds for Santa Fe Garage (7AL)
Presentation and approval of an additional $250,000 in TIF 2 funds for improvements at the Santa Fe Garage for the UCO downtown campus project.
Hudson Avenue Project Infrastructure Reimbursement (7AN)
Presentation and approval of $120,000 in infrastructure reimbursement funds for the Hudson Avenue project.
General Obligation Bond Sales and Refinancing (7AP, 7AQ, 7AR, 7AS)
Presentation and approval of resolutions for the annual GO Bond sales and refinancing of previous bonds.
Affordable Housing Funds for Page Woods (7AM)
Presentation and approval of a $1 million allocation for the third phase of the Page Woods project, supporting workforce housing.
Concurrence Docket Items A-L
Approval of all items on the concurrence docket, including a consultant study for silt removal from Lake Overholser.
Rezoning 201 Northeast 13th Street (9A2)
Rezoning from R3 to O1 to permit a law office.
Rezoning 10801 West Garnett (9A3)
Rezoning from I1 to I2 to permit an auto dealership.
Rezoning 13640 North Council Road (9A4)
Rezoning from R1 to PUD 1696.
Rezoning 1305 Northwestern Avenue (9A5)
Rezoning from SPUD 972 and R3 to SPUD 1092 for an On-Cue convenience store.
Rezoning 1111 Northeast 63rd Street (9A6)
Application to rezone from R1 to SPUD 1093 to permit an office and medical marijuana dispensary.
Rezoning 6620 North Sooner Road (9A7)
Rezoning from AA to SPUD 1096.
Rezoning 1117 Northwest 15th (9A8)
Rezoning from R3 to SPUD 1097 for infill development.
Rezoning 1515 North Portland (9A9)
Rezoning from C3 and O1 to SPUD 1099.
Westbury Drive PUD Amendment (9B1)
Amendment to the master design statement related to the rezoning of 2101 Westbury Drive.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 2101 Westbury Drive (9B2)
Rezoning from PUD 1629 to PUD 1701 for a Senior Living project.
Rezoning 2222 Northeast 27th Street (9C1)
Amendment to the master design statement related to the rezoning of 2222 Northeast 27th Street.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 2222 Northeast 27th Street (9C2)
Rezoning from R1 to SPUD 1101 for an organic produce, herb, flower, and egg production facility.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 9816 Southwest 89th Street (9D)
Rezoning from AA to SPUD 1064.
Ordinance on Final Hearing 615 North Classen (9E)
Closing and vacating an easement to allow for a building addition for the new Oklahoma City Public Schools administration building.
Special Permit 4275 Northwest 63rd (9F)
Special permit to operate a commercial blood center in the C3 commercial district.
Ordinance on Motorized Scooter Definition (9G)
Introduction of an ordinance to add a definition for motorized scooters to city ordinance.
Public Hearing Dilapidated Structures (9H1)
Public hearing regarding several dilapidated structures.
Resolution Declaring Dilapidated Structures (9H2)
Resolution declaring several structures dilapidated.
Public Hearing Unsecured Structures (9I1)
Public hearing regarding several unsecured structures.
Resolution Declaring Unsecured Structures (9I2)
Resolution declaring several structures unsecured.
Public Hearing Abandoned Buildings (9J1)
Public hearing regarding several abandoned buildings.
Resolution Declaring Abandoned Buildings (9J2)
Resolution declaring several buildings abandoned.
Resolution Amending 2009 International Fire Code (9K)
Resolution declaring the need to amend Chapter 5, Section 506.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code regarding key boxes.
Joint Resolution Sardis Lake Settlement Agreement (9L1)
Joint resolution with the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust authorizing the execution of the conformed settlement agreement regarding Sardis Lake.
Resolution Confess Judgment - Accuracy City of OKC (9M1)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Resolution Confess Judgment - Lancaster V City of OKC (9N1)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Resolution Confess Judgment - Lucas V City of OKC (9O1)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Resolution Confess Judgment - Russell V City of OKC (9P1)
Resolution authorizing the municipal counselor to confess judgment without admitting liability.
Executive Session - Campbell V City of OKC (9Q)
Motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications.
Executive Session - Hilltop V OKC (9R)
Motion to enter into executive session to receive confidential communications.
Claims Recommended for Denial (9S1)
Denial of claims A through C as recommended.
Claims Recommended for Approval (10A1)
Approval of claims A through Q as recommended.
Ordinance on Noise Engine Brakes (11A)
Adoption of an ordinance relating to noise from engine brakes.
Retail Trends Update
Presentation by Tammy Fate from the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce on changing retail trends and strategies.
February Sales and Use Tax Report
Report on sales and use tax collections for February.
Annual Debt Reporting
Annual report on the city's debt.